Crop Management
USDA announces $3.8M for research in support of organic farmers
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has made up to $3.8 million in funding available to support research, education and Extension to support organic farmers and ranchers as well as those adopting organic... more »
American Takii debuts new website
American Takii’s new website has been developed as an industry resource for both vegetable and flower seed buyers. According to a news release, initial research on what users most wanted to find on the new website. indicated... more »
Growing cover crops for nitrogen on vegetable farms
There are a lot of good reasons for using cover crops on vegetable farms including recycling or adding nitrogen to the soil. Many different cover crops can recycle or add nitrogen to the soil. Legume... more »
Winter melons: A new crop for Michigan growers
Winter melon or Chinese wax gourd (Benincasa hispida) is used extensively in Southeast Asian cuisine. It is used in soups and stir fries of various kinds from India through China. It can also be stored... more »
New bulletin provides updated cost of Michigan asparagus production
Michigan State University Extension has developed a new, free bulletin that provides information on asparagus production costs and returns. “Costs and Returns for Producing Michigan Asparagus” (E3315) provides budgets for each year of an asparagus... more »
Nanostructured biosensors detect pesticides in soil
When does too much of a good thing become a bad thing? That’s the question Jonathan Claussen, assistant professor at Iowa State University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, and his team of researchers aim to help... more »
Study compares drip, furrow irrigation in organic production
In light of the current drought, many tomato growers are turning to water-efficient drip irrigation to increase yields and water use efficiency while decreasing weed pressure. However, the long-term implications of this transition for nutrient... more »
Certis USA introduces bionutrient product line
Certis USA introduces a bionutrient product line based on AgSil potassium silicate technology. AgSil products provide plants with silicon, according to the company. Manufactured by PQ Corporation, the bionutrient products AgSil 16H, AgSil 21 and... more »
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