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• Efficient irrigation application volumes change throughout crop development

  May 17, 2013 | Lyndon Kelley | Most irrigation systems can be easily adjusted to provide application from half an inch to two inches. There is a right time for both, providing for the crop while making good use of rainfall.

• HOT TOPICApple thinning pointers for 2013

  May 17, 2013 | Phil Schwallier | Guidelines to help you make good apple thinning decisions.

• HOT TOPICEast central Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013

  May 16, 2013 | Dan Rossman | Planting is in full swing in the east central region. Producers have been making good progress in just a few days.

• HOT TOPICEast central Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013

  May 9, 2013 | Dan Rossman | Producers have been very patient waiting for fields to dry. Sunshine and warm weather has permitted field work to now be in full motion.

• HOT TOPICApple blossom thinning for 2013 apple crop

  May 7, 2013 | Phil Schwallier | A potential heavy set warrants a try for apple blossom thinning in 2013.

• HOT TOPICEast central Michigan field crop regional report – May 2, 2013

  May 2, 2013 | Dan Rossman | Although the temperatures have greatly improved, wet soggy field conditions continue to keep field work at a standstill.

• HOT TOPICSpring green-up is like heaven for grazers - pasture conditions trump the calendar

  May 1, 2013 | Kevin Gould | Spring grazing schedule is behind normal for 2013 due to low temperatures

• Improving center pivot irrigation system uniformity

  April 30, 2013 | Lyndon Kelley | Checking irrigation system uniformity is the first step in improving water use efficiency and lowering energy use.

• Agriculture’s aging workforce presents personal safety concerns

  April 29, 2013 | Stan Moore | The average age of farm owner/operators continues to increase each year. Research shows that the single largest age category for work-related fatalities on farms is the 60+ age group.

• Processing meat? You may need a variance to be legal

  April 26, 2013 | Jeannine Schweihofer | Specialized meat processors need a variance from MDARD. Attend a training May 21, 2013 to learn about the application process.

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