From May to November, our team of field reporters offer updates about crop conditions in their part of the state. Industry experts and Michigan State University Extension specialists give their input about how to handle insect and weed pressures, weather conditions and more. Early fall is good time to seed cover crops Early fall is a good time to consider establishing a late-season cover crop on corn and soybean acreage in Michigan. Michigan fruit growers to be asked about pesticide use Michigan is one of 14 states whose fruit growers will be asked about their use of pesticides this year. Harvest can be dangerous time Farming can be one of the most rewarding occupations, but it can also be hazardous.
Harvest operations tend to be more dangerous than other farm work.
Don't bankrupt your soil fertility account, experts warn Despite a devastating drought in the East and flooding conditions in other isolated parts of the country this crop year, U.S. Department of Agriculture experts continue to predict substantial soybean and corn yields. State Supreme Court rules on two stray voltage cases The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Consumers Energy in two cases involving alleged stray voltage on farms. The Versluys family knows about the nursery and landscaping profession. After all, Twin Lakes Nursery has been in the family since John Versluys' father started the Grand Rapids business in 1938. Soybean request for referendum dates set Soybean producers will soon have the opportunity to ask for a referendum on their checkoff program, from Oct. 20 through Nov. 16.