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3 weeks ago | canr.msu.edu | Nikki Rothwell |Emily Lavely |Rufus Isaacs |Cheyenne Sloan |Derek Plotkowski

Information to help community members and growers understand the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers program and steps for worker safety.

Oct 23, 2024 | canr.msu.edu | Cheyenne Sloan |Lindsay Brown

Fall is a perfect time to apply residual and foliar-active herbicides in established fruit plantings, especially to manage hard-to-control perennials such as woody perennial vines and trees, Canada thistle, dandelion and quackgrass as well as winter annuals such as horseweed or marestail, white campion and yellow rocket. Fall herbicide application should be made after fruit trees are dormant.

Jul 5, 2024 | farmersadvance.com | Cheyenne Sloan

In recent years, the utilization of cover crops in agriculture has gained significant attention due to their countless environmental and economic benefits. While cover cropping is commonly associated with row crops like corn and soybeans, its potential in perennial fruit systems has remained relatively untapped. Cover crops are non-commercial plants that are grown alongside cash crops to improve soil health, manage pests, reduce erosion and can enhance overall resiliency of the fruit system.

Jun 24, 2024 | m.farms.com | Cheyenne Sloan

By Cheyenne SloanIn recent years, the utilization of cover crops in agriculture has gained significant attention due to their countless environmental and economic benefits. While cover cropping is commonly associated with row crops like corn and soybeans, its potential in perennial fruit systems has remained relatively untapped.

Jun 21, 2024 | canr.msu.edu | Cheyenne Sloan

In recent years, the utilization of cover crops in agriculture has gained significant attention due to their countless environmental and economic benefits. While cover cropping is commonly associated with row crops like corn and soybeans, its potential in perennial fruit systems has remained relatively untapped. Cover crops are non-commercial plants that are grown alongside cash crops to improve soil health, manage pests, reduce erosion and can enhance overall resiliency of the fruit system.