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First 2024 cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Saginaw County
Published on June 17, 2024
Growers are urged to scout cucumbers and melons and check the Downy Mildew News website for updates. -
How does agriculture fit into the human anitibiotic resistance cycle?
Published on June 14, 2024
New research explores this global, One Health problem -
Water use reporting: Making it easy to record with irrigation scheduling tools
Published on June 14, 2024
As the April 1 deadline for past year water use reporting for irrigation and other large water uses came and went, many producers are reminded of the value of keeping good records within their water management. -
Get a head start on the summer food preservation season
Published on June 14, 2024
Get your equipment ready and learn how to preserve your favorite foods. -
MSU team receives $750K to explore climate change mitigation potential of switchgrass
Published on June 13, 2024
The grant is through USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. -
Summer weed control options for Christmas tree production
Published on June 13, 2024
Follow these four steps for effective summer weed control in Christmas tree production. -
Aerial application: A sign of spring crop production
Published on June 13, 2024
Aerial applications are valuable for timing pest management regardless of soil conditions. -
Volunteer appreciation methods
Published on June 13, 2024
Recognize volunteers year-round for their impact in your program. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update—June 13, 2024
Published on June 13, 2024
Warm temperatures led to increased crop growth, rapid weed growth and post-emergent herbicide applications. Low levels of Fusarium head blight were detected. Second cutting of forages began. -
Assessing soybean stands
Published on June 13, 2024
Being able to compare seeding rate against emerged plant populations helps with a number of management decisions including whether a replant is necessary. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 13, 2024
Published on June 13, 2024
Essential updates on weather, vine growth, disease management and pest control. Stay informed and optimize your vineyard's health and productivity! -
New box tree moth compliance agreement for quarantine counties
Published on June 13, 2024
A new compliance agreement will allow the shipment of Buxus outside of counties under Michigan’s box tree moth interior quarantine. -
Humans are the elephant in the room where conservation is debated
Published on June 12, 2024
Studies working to map conservation historically have left humans out of the equation. This study proposes ways to build in the outsized footprint created by people in wild places. -
PRCI's Funding Extension: Accelerating Progress Towards Food Security Goals
Published on June 12, 2024
PRCI has received a two-year extension to May 2026, enhancing research, capacity building, and partnerships to tackle global food security challenges. -
Celebrating: PSEG Associate Award
Published on June 12, 2024
MSU and IFPRI received a 5-year award to improve food security policy research and capacity in Nigeria, focusing on policy formulation, research, and advocacy for sustainable agriculture and economic growth. -
Codling moth management options for Michigan apples
Published on June 12, 2024
Optimize first generation codling moth management by using the degree-day model to time interventions and scouting to track thresholds. -
David L. Ortega Addresses U.S. House Committee on the Importance of U.S.-China Relations in Agriculture
Published on June 12, 2024
Ortega, MSU agricultural economist, briefed U.S. House on U.S.-China ag relations: trade challenges, need for dialogue. -
Dairy Spotlight: Samantha Wolfe
Published on June 12, 2024
Agriculture Occupational Health Educator, MSU Extension -
Epidemiological outbreak investigation of influenza A virus in cattle
Published on June 12, 2024
Approaching an outbreak from an epidemiological perspective. -
Dairy Spotlight: Zelmar Rodriguez
Published on June 12, 2024
Assistant Professor, Large Animal Clinical Sciences