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Michigan hop crop report week of May 23, 2024
Published on May 24, 2024
Across Michigan, hop growth is ahead of schedule. -
Michigan hop pest report week of May 23, 2024
Published on May 24, 2024
Michigan hopyards are entering a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Scout regularly and thoroughly. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024
Published on May 24, 2024
Patches of severe weather throughout the week may make spraying difficult. -
Wheat fungicide: Informing your spray decision for the 2024 season
Published on May 23, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 30 for management recommendations on your wheat fungicide spraying to keep your yield protected. -
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): What are they and how can they be prevented?
Published on May 23, 2024
Learn more about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), how they can affect children and how we can prevent them. -
Rural Farming and Vaccinations
Published on May 23, 2024
Beef farmer Randy Rice of Rice Centennial Farms shares his vaccination story. -
Wheat stripe rust outbreak and Fusarium head scab risk prediction
Published on May 23, 2024
Wheat stripe rust has developed quickly across Michigan. Stripe rust can result in significant yield loss. It’s important to scout to determine if a fungicide is warranted. -
Irrigation supply companies, an irrigator’s hero after the storm
Published on May 23, 2024
Irrigation companies prioritize pivot repairs following storm damage to reduce potential yield loss. Watch for symptoms of storm damage to irrigation structures and reduce the likelihood of economic loss from damage as much as possible. -
Sign up for aster leafhopper infectivity text messages
Published on May 23, 2024
Follow this year’s aster leafhopper infectivity via text messages from the MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics lab. -
Exploring Organic Webinar Series resources and recordings available
Published on May 23, 2024
Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification. -
“Wild About Conservation” webinar series starts in June
Published on May 23, 2024
Learn ways you can help to conserve land and contribute to climate change resiliency and sustainability. -
MDARD Farm Innovation Grant Funds Three BAE Projects
Published on May 23, 2024
The three projects are being supported by roughly 750 thousand dollars -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 22, 2024
Published on May 23, 2024
Insect pests are emerging amidst ongoing planting. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 23, 2024
Published on May 23, 2024
Warm, dry weather leads to significant planting progress. Winter wheat began and finished flowering. Colorado potato beetle egg masses found. -
Wheat watchers week of May 20, 2024
Published on May 23, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
Six Michigan 4-H volunteers honored for 50 years of service in 2024 by MSU Extension
Published on May 23, 2024
For the fourth consecutive year, MSU Extension is celebrating outstanding volunteers who have pledged their hearts, hands and service to Michigan 4-H for half a century. -
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Published on May 22, 2024
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New scholarship fund honors Washtenaw County 4-H volunteer
Published on May 22, 2024
The Carl Lesser 4-H Ag Scholarship Fund will provide post-secondary scholarships to Michigan 4-H members pursuing agricultural-related degrees. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 21, 2024
Published on May 21, 2024
Warm weather is increasing insect activity in area fruit plantings. -
MSU hires new farm manager for Plant Pathology and Entomology Research Centers
Published on May 20, 2024
Jared Andrews will lead daily operations at both MSU AgBioResearch on-campus research centers.