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  Improving calf health

  Published on October 1, 2017
  Michigan State University Extension worked to identify best management practices to reduce FPT in dairy calves on Michigan dairy farms.

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  Why are my interior conifer needles turning yellow?

  Published on September 29, 2017
  Needle drop of conifers in the fall can be a natural process, or it can be a symptom of other pest or cultural problems.

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  Pea and oat trial in Upper Peninsula completed — Part 1: Yields

  Published on September 28, 2017
  A replicated trial of four oat and pea combinations showed no significant yield differences between oat varieties at early or late harvest. However, the average yields based on harvest date were significantly different.

• Planting wheat into dry soil

  Published on September 27, 2017
  Three options to consider when planting wheat into dry soil.

• Susceptibility of commercial Michigan plum cultivars to spotted wing Drosophila

  Published on September 27, 2017
  Based on our most recent survey of spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) susceptibility in Michigan peach cultivars, we have new information for growers on cultivar susceptibility and management strategies.

• Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 27, 2017

  Published on September 27, 2017
  Several days of record-breaking temperatures doesn’t stop apple harvest.

• Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 27, 2017

  Published on September 27, 2017
  Dry weather is speeding apple harvest in Southwest Michigan. Quality is generally very good for those blocks that escaped frost damage during bloom.

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  Northwest Michigan apple maturity report — Sept. 27, 2017

  Published on September 27, 2017
  Temperatures have soared into the 80s and 90s this past week, and growers are harvesting high value varieties at this time.

• Southeast Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 27, 2017

  Published on September 27, 2017
  Several varieties are ready to harvest at the same time, including Empire, Jonagold, Golden Delicious and some early maturing sites for Ida Red, Northern Spy, Crispin and even Fuji.

• West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 27, 2017

  Published on September 27, 2017
  Recent heat has growers scrambling to keep up with early maturity in several varieties. The region is running several days ahead of predicted harvest dates.