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Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 16, 2019
Published on October 17, 2019
Apple harvest continues to move along, and all varieties are fair game for picking. The region reported isolated first frost events this week. -
Michigan 4-H Livestock Judging Team competes at the Keystone International Livestock Exposition
Published on October 17, 2019
Allegan County 4-H youth member finishes sixth overall at national livestock judging contest. -
MSU fisheries experts publish book of triumphs
Published on October 17, 2019
MSU fisheries experts compile 22 success stories of long-term conservation wins. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 16, 2019
Published on October 17, 2019
Red Delicious and Ida Red harvests in the area are nearly done. Evercrisp, Rome, Fuji, Winesap and Braeburn will finish up the season. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 16, 2019
Published on October 17, 2019
Growers are harvesting a few Red Delicious strains, but there are several other varieties that have jumped ahead of Red Delicious in terms of maturity. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 16, 2019
Published on October 17, 2019
Growers are hustling to finish Golden Delicious and are looking to get into Red Delicious by the end of the week. Idared and Fuji harvest will begin in the second half of next week. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 16, 2019
Published on October 17, 2019
First harvest of early blocks of Honeycrisp and Gala will begin soon. -
Assigning workers to new networks boosts sustainability
Published on October 17, 2019
Innovation comes from people in different units who have new knowledge, and a new study about conservation organizations suggests encouraging employees to think and act outside network boxes from time to time. -
Michigan State University poll shows emerging food trends are more widely embraced by younger generations
Published on October 16, 2019
Americans under 40 are more receptive to trying new food products, such as plant-based and cell-cultured meats, meal kits and insect protein, than those 40 and older. -
November: The month to reflect on the history of career development
Published on October 16, 2019
Michigan State University Extension reflects on the history of career exploration and development related to 4-H Youth Development. -
MSU resources to estimate corn maturity date and accurately determine corn growth stages as harvest approaches
Published on October 16, 2019
With the recent tough weather season for field crops, MSU Extension provides a variety of resources to help farmers estimate corn maturity and accurately determine corn growth stages as harvest approaches. -
Using rotating flip charts as a facilitative tool
Published on October 16, 2019
Rotating flip charts are a facilitation tool that allows everyone a chance to speak on every issue. -
Fall weed control reminders on late and prevent plant acres
Published on October 16, 2019
Recommendations for fall 2019 weed control that will set the stage for successful spring 2020 weed control -
Feeding baleage to small ruminants
Published on October 16, 2019
Baleage offers a low cost, high quality forage option for sheep and goats but care must be taken to reduce health risks. -
2019 MSU Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest
Published on October 15, 2019
2019 MSU Tollgate Farm Pumpkinfest -
Take the panic out of utility bills!
Published on October 15, 2019
Stop pushing the panic button; tools to help you pay your bills. -
MSU Extension’s Lawn and Garden Hotline continues to assist callers
Published on October 15, 2019
Available now Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST, statewide responder teams answer calls. -
Population study on dry beans
Published on October 15, 2019
What was the effect of planting population on dry bean yield at this location this year? -
Upcoming webinar will report on spotted wing Drosophila research
Published on October 15, 2019
National team studying the invasive fruit pest will focus on seasonal patterns and movement. -
Dog Food – Pulses Ingredients
Published on October 14, 2019
In this post, we’re exploring the safety of pulses ingredients found in dog food.