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Christina DiFonzo awarded ESA professional award for excellence in extension
Published on December 4, 2020
The Entomological Society of America has honored field crops entomologist DiFonzo for her outstanding contributions to extension entomology. -
Educational opportunities for hop growers this winter
Published on December 4, 2020
Despite the cancellation of in-person programming, growers have some great “hopportunities” this winter. -
Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos give youth a glimpse into where our food comes from
Published on December 2, 2020
Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos will show people—young and old, in classrooms or home schools or well past school—how farmers raise animals and crops and give them a sneak peek into where our food comes from. -
Mobile-friendly guide for blueberry IPM scouting is now available
Published on November 30, 2020
This important blueberry pest identification management tool can be downloaded for free to view on smart phones and tablets. -
Evaluating seedling wheat stands this fall
Published on November 30, 2020
Before snow blankets the fields, evaluating wheat fields may be helpful. -
Cultivating sustainable leadership in agriculture, food, and natural resources education and beyond
Published on November 30, 2020
Dr. Aaron McKim shares about his research, teaching, and outreach in the Department of Community Sustainability. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2020 review
Published on November 24, 2020
Freezes in April and May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good. -
Virtual Milk and Grain Marketing Meeting
Published on November 23, 2020
Join us virtually Dec. 8 to learn about strategies to optimize farm profitability. -
USDA grant provides an opportunity to improve agricultural water quality
Published on November 23, 2020
Grant will support the development of an online tool for farmers to improve water quality. -
Tips for success with your first real Christmas tree
Published on November 20, 2020
Consider these tips for relieving the stress of buying and setting up your farm-grown Christmas tree this holiday season.