News
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Pain in the grass: Bermudagrass
Published on June 8, 2023
Tackling bermudagrass in a residential lawn can be daunting. Learn more about the biology and management strategies. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 7, 2023
Published on June 8, 2023
High daily temperatures and lack of rain increase the need for supplemental irrigation and promote insect pest outbreaks in blueberries. -
Identifying and correcting manganese deficiency in soybeans
Published on June 8, 2023
Tips for identifying and correcting manganese deficiency, a common nutrient deficiency in Michigan soybean fields. -
Scouting cutworms in Osceola County corn
Published on June 8, 2023
Cutworms were recently discovered in an Osceola County corn field. -
MSU Extension welcomes Chris Bardenhagen as new farm management educator
Published on June 7, 2023
Bardenhagen brings a vast range of experience in farming, law and research to MSU Extension. -
Drought and high temperature impact on wheat yields in Michigan
Published on June 7, 2023
The recent dry spell and high temperatures has growers and agronomists asking how this will impact wheat yields. Here is an overall summary of conditions and links to resources. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 7, 2023
Published on June 7, 2023
Harvests of early field-planted crops are right around the corner for some growers and starting now for others. Continued irrigation is a must. -
2023 Needs assessment of Michigan small-scale beekeepers
Published on June 6, 2023
Results from a 2023 survey that Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Beekeepers Association administered to beekeepers and people interested in keeping honey bees. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 6, 2023
Published on June 6, 2023
Fruitlets are growing rapidly. This week, expect cool and dry weather across the region. -
Irrigation trends in Michigan
Published on June 6, 2023
A look at trends in the number of irrigated acres and overall irrigation water use.