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MSU Extension educators visit Washington D.C.
Published on May 24, 2023
Local Extension educators visited Congressional offices to share about their work with Michigan agricultural producers as well as the impact our food safety programs have on volunteers and professionals. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 23, 2023
Published on May 23, 2023
Early sweet cherry varieties are at shuck split while many apple varieties are in full bloom this week across the region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 23, 2023
Published on May 23, 2023
Plum curculio damage is being seen. Oriental fruit moth and codling moth flight is underway. Grape berry moth biofix is expected soon. -
Mealybug management in greenhouses: Strategies for effective management
Published on May 23, 2023
Mealybugs are a common concern among greenhouse growers. -
Pain in the grass: Tall fescue
Published on May 23, 2023
Not all weedy grasses are crabgrass. Tall fescue is one of the top grassy weed complaints received by MSU Extension and MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics each year. -
Track cabbage maggot progress with Enviroweather’s degree day forecaster
Published on May 23, 2023
New Enviroweather tool for timing cabbage maggot management. -
Considerations for irrigating wheat
Published on May 22, 2023
Irrigating winter wheat or rye is a tool to help double crop growers. -
Michigan chestnut crop report – May 18, 2023
Published on May 22, 2023
Black stem borer are active. -
Industry concerns with liver abscesses in finishing cattle
Published on May 22, 2023
Liver abscesses increase costs with reduced efficiency of production and increased liver condemnation. -
Michigan agriculture organizations support Farm Bill facilities investment
Published on May 18, 2023
Michigan agricultural organizations advocate for federal funding through the Research Facilities Act in support of new and modernized facilities at agricultural colleges, a much-needed investment after decades of deferred maintenance.