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Michigan State University hosts dry bean and sugar beet virtual field day
Published on August 4, 2020
Online webinar updated growers and agribusiness industry on current research and outreach -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 4, 2020
Published on August 4, 2020
Much needed rain finally arrived for most of east Michigan in the past week. Blueberry and early peach harvest continue across the region. -
August is key time for protecting clusters from grape berry moth
Published on August 4, 2020
Scout vineyards and plan your product selection and timing. -
Trace Contaminants & Residues – Water
Published on August 3, 2020
In this series, we’re exploring trace contaminants and residues. In this post, we’ll take a look at water and the guidelines and regulations that keep our water safe. -
Leaf spot damage from fourlined plant bug a common sight in Michigan gardens
Published on August 3, 2020
Tips for recognizing and managing fourlined plant bug, a distinctive garden pest. -
Protect your farm from a serious disease outbreak
Published on August 3, 2020
This story originally appeared in the June 4, 2020 online edition of Michigan Farmer Magazine. -
MSU researchers receive grants to study dairy cattle health
Published on August 3, 2020
$500K grants will be used to study BLV, dairy cow reproduction -
New Pesticide Study Could Lead to Improvements in Farmer Health
Published on August 2, 2020
AFRE's Joseph Goeb reflects on the findings of a new study he co-authored in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists entitled "Pesticides: What you don't know can hurt you." -
FSG leads AGRA’s African Agriculture Status Report (AASR) again in 2020
Published on August 1, 2020
The Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics Food Security Group continues to lend its expertise to the African Agriculture Status Report. -
Forestry Student Spotlight – Ryan Beechnau
Published on August 1, 2020
Forestry student, Ryan Beechnau of Dewitt, MI, speaks about his early experiences in forestry including his work in the W.K. Kellogg Research Forest. -
Showing appreciation for your livestock buyers
Published on July 31, 2020
Writing a thank-you note for your livestock buyer is part of a good marketing plan. -
Weekly Beet - July 31, 2020
Published on July 31, 2020
In this weeks edition - H.R. Workshop and Course offerings. Funding Opportunitiy. Installing Teams. MSU Academic Calendar. -
Top five summer questions on the MSU Extension Lawn & Garden Hotline
Published on July 31, 2020
Check out the top five hot topics to get your quick answer to what might be happening in your yard or garden. -
Faces of the Network: Garrett Ziegler, MSU Extension
Published on July 30, 2020
Faces of the Network Interview: Garrett Ziegler’s Farm to Institution Journey -
Corn and soybean harvest: Make sure to calibrate your yield monitor and get paid for it!
Published on July 30, 2020
Accurate calibration provides accurate data. Farmers located in the Western Lake Erie Basin can qualify for funds and have their yield monitors calibrated by MSU Extension. -
Michigan insects in the garden – Week 8: Syrphid flies
Published on July 30, 2020
Syrphid flies are the hummingbirds of the fly world. -
July/August corn water needs
Published on July 30, 2020
The water needs of corn peak in July and taper off in August as we near dent stage. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 30, 2020
Published on July 30, 2020
Hot and dry…have we heard that before? The southwest region is now being categorized as “abnormally dry,” and rainfed crops will continue to struggle with little precipitation in the coming week. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
Farm markets across the region are opened. -
Michigan grape scouting report – July 29, 2020
Published on July 29, 2020
Early varieties are beginning veraison in southern vineyards and downy mildew is visible in unprotected fields. Egglaying by third generation grape berry moth is expected to start next week in southwest Michigan.