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Extension agents help experienced growers break into new fields
When life-long cattle and row-crop farmer John Pratt asked Sherri Sanders, the White County Cooperative Extension Service’s agricultural agent, what she thought of him delving into the world of peach growing, her answer was straight... more »
Irrigation water spread tracked in blueberries
One of the most important production practices to attain optimum blueberry yields is irrigation management. Efficient application of supplemental irrigation will enhance crop yields and help reduce overall production costs. With this in mind, Bob... more »
2016 Blueberry Kickoff Meeting set for March 21
Michigan State University Extension blueberry team’s annual Blueberry Kickoff Meeting will be March 21, at the MSU Trevor Nichols Research Center. The meeting will start at 1 p.m. and conclude about 5 p.m. [caption id="attachment_9963" align="alignright"... more »
Crafting the right farm property insurance coverage
As a farmer you are well acquainted with risk and the many forms it can take to impact your operation. An important risk mitigation tool that farmers can use is insurance on farm property. Insurance... more »
MAFVC engages Spanish-speaking farmers, farmworkers
Since 2009, Penn State Extension has hosted a full-day session at the Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention (MAFVC), taught completely in Spanish. The MAFVC was held Feb. 2-4 in Hershey, Pennsylvania. ... more »
Pennsylvania’s first hard cider guidebook released
Penn State Extension announced the release of the Hard Cider Guidebook: A Producers Guide to Developing a Hard Cider Business in Pennsylvania, made possible by the support provided by the PA Apple Marketing Program, the State... more »
UC Extension to host California ground squirrel control workshop
The University of California Cooperative Extension and the San Luis Obispo County Agricultural Commissioner are hosting a workshop on “How to Control California Ground Squirrels in Orchards, Vineyards, Pastures, and Rangelands” from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.... more »
MSU Extension video series highlights grapevine tying methods
The days are getting longer. Soon winter will melt away and vineyard activity will shift into high gear. There’s so much to be done like pruning, of course, but then there’s also brush pulling, brush... more »
Understanding Food Safety Modernization Act exemptions
New rules are here for produce growers. As many growers are aware, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) for the first time regulates the growing of fresh produce under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration... more »
Bill Shane named MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center Interim Coordinator
The Michigan State University Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) has announced Bill Shane will be interim center coordinator effective April 1. Shane is an MSU researcher and Extension tree fruit specialist with primary... more »
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