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West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
Sweet cherry fruitlets are out of the shuck. Apple tree bloom is lingering across the region. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 14, 2024
Published on May 14, 2024
With tree fruit setting we are moving into preparation for summer cover sprays. -
When is it safe to clean up my yard this spring?
Published on May 13, 2024
Spring garden cleanup that protects pollinators. -
Antibiotic use in swine production
Published on May 13, 2024
Why new regulations are a double-edged sword. -
Co-ops 101 webinar recordings now available: How cooperatives work and the basic steps of development
Published on May 10, 2024
Three videos cover cooperative principles and co-op examples, steps to development and legal aspects or entities used. -
Growth performance, carcass traits and feeder calf value of beef × Holstein and Holstein feedlot steers
Published on May 10, 2024
Breeding beef sires to dairy dams can result in steers with a beef-type conformation, adding value over Holstein steers. -
BUG Project Field Day in Detroit
Published on May 10, 2024
MSU-Detroit Partnership for Learning and Innovation will host a free afternoon of fun on Aug. 10, where attendees can learn about the importance of pollinator management in urban spaces. -
Regional wheat field days offered in Gratiot and Huron counties
Published on May 9, 2024
Join MSU Extension and Michigan Wheat Program for a small regional wheat field day near you. -
Testing dairy cows for HPAI
Published on May 9, 2024
On Monday, April 29, USDA required that all lactating cows being shipped across state lines have a negative test for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), what all does it mean and how does a farmer get that done? -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 9, 2024
Published on May 9, 2024
Crops are starting to emerge. Wheat hit Feekes 10 and alfalfa weevil feeding continues.