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Description Rick Shields brings you local Michigan agriculture reports that keep you up to date with the latest information on the markets, prices, how your food is grown and the importance Agriculture has within Michigan, the United States and beyond. Everyday on-air and right here online Rick Shields delves into the issues surrounding Agriculture in our community and educates you on the way business is done in agri-business via audio, video and written stories. This is Michigan "Agriculture Now" with Rick Shields.

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A-mazeing agri-tourism Published 6 months, 1 week ago

Publish Date: July 29, 2011, 9:43 a.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Summary: Corn mazes aren't just for fall anymore...
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Farmer Salute-Dave Rutten Published 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Publish Date: July 14, 2011, 2:16 p.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Download: Farmer Salute-Dave Rutten (5.9 MB)
Summary: Michigan Agriculture Now is proud to salute a leader in area agriculture.
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Farmer Salute-Todd Zook Published 7 months ago

Publish Date: July 08, 2011, 6:41 a.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Download: Farmer Salute-Todd Zook (4.2 MB)
Summary: Michigan Agriculture Now and your local Farm Bureau is proud to salute another of our state's producers.
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Checking Progress in the Fields Published 7 months ago

Publish Date: July 07, 2011, 6:32 a.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Summary: Today, the focus is on the southwest part of the state....
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Farmer Salute June 27th Published 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Publish Date: June 23, 2011, 4:43 p.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Download: Farmer Salute June 27th (4.1 MB)
Summary: WKZO and your local Farm Bureau are always proud to salute what's going on in Southwest Michigan agriulture and the folks that are making it happen.
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Researchers Tackle an Invasive Weed Published 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Publish Date: June 22, 2011, 10:29 a.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Summary: Bruce MacKellar gives us the latest on a prolific weed resistant to most means of control.
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A Couple of Corn Insect Pests Published 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Publish Date: June 16, 2011, 1:48 p.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Download: A Couple of Corn Insect Pests (2.2 MB)
Summary: Bruce MacKellar with MSU looks at several insects who've had favorable conditions for egg lay.
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It's Strawberry Time Published 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Publish Date: June 13, 2011, 12:14 p.m.
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Summary: Recent hot weather has allowed concord grape bloom to take place. According to Mark Longstroth, now the strawberries are coming on strong.
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WKZO Farm Bureau Salute Published 8 months ago

Publish Date: June 09, 2011, 1:49 p.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Download: WKZO Farm Bureau Salute (5.6 MB)
Summary: WKZO and you local Farm Bureau are always proud to salute another leader in area agriculture. This week we learn a little about today's FFA from Carrie George at Ross Beatty Jr.-Sr. High in Cassopolis.
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Late Planted Corn Development Published 8 months ago

Publish Date: June 08, 2011, 4:18 p.m.
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Summary: Corn likely will be on a sort of 'fast track' this season. Bruce MacKellar explains why and how it works.
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Warm Weather and Fruit Prospects Published 8 months ago

Publish Date: June 06, 2011, 11:01 a.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Summary: Mark Longstroth looks at how a change in the weather outlook affects area crops.
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Farmer Salute June 3 Published 8 months, 1 week ago

Publish Date: June 03, 2011, 6:14 a.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Download: Farmer Salute June 3 (3.2 MB)
Summary: WKZO and your local Farm Bureau are proud to salute another leader in Southwest Michigan agri-business.
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Check Your Crop Insurance Centract Published 8 months, 1 week ago

Publish Date: June 02, 2011, 6:59 a.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Download: Check Your Crop Insurance Centract (2.2 MB)
Summary: Bruce MacKellar has advice for area growers slogging through a wet spring.
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A Soybean Farmer Weighs In Published 8 months, 1 week ago

Publish Date: May 30, 2011, 11:06 a.m.
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Summary: We check in with Rick Stuck on results he's getting with Asgrow Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield.
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Area Farmer Testifies on Farm Bill Published 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Publish Date: May 26, 2011, 10:57 a.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Summary: A St. Joseph County grower tells lawmakers the kind of Farm Bill he'd like to see them write.
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Spotty Emergence Published 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Publish Date: May 24, 2011, 12:03 p.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Summary: Field crop specialist has some thoughts on a problem some are seeing in area fields this spring.
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Farmer Salute Published 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Publish Date: May 18, 2011, 10:18 a.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Download: Farmer Salute (2.1 MB)
Summary: Each week WKZO and your local Farm Bureau salute another leader in Southwest Michigan agri-business.
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Country Dogs-City Dogs Published 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Publish Date: May 15, 2011, 12:44 p.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Summary: Tom Springer joins us with some thoughts on people and their pets.
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Stratego YLD Now Available Published 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Publish Date: May 13, 2011, 12:15 p.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Summary: The Product Manager says a new chemistry makes Stratego YLD a good bet for Michigan corn and soybean growers this year...
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No Yield Robbing Problems Yet Published 9 months ago

Publish Date: May 11, 2011, 11:37 a.m.
Author: Rick Shields
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Summary: This spring's weather -- while far from optimal around Michigan -- has been by no means devastating...
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SEVERE WEATHER ALERT: Flood Advisory More Details Hide Details

mic077-061628- /o.ext.kgrr.fl.y.0004.000000t0000z-120210t1800z/ /vckm4.n.sm.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.000000t0000z.oo/ 928 am est sun feb 5 2012 the flood advisory is extended for the portage river near vicksburg * until friday afternoon. * at 07 am saturday the stage was 4.7 feet. * bankfull stage is 4.5 feet. * flood stage is 5.0 feet. * forecast...the river will continue to fall. * impact...at 4.5 feet...river is bankfull $$