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MSU Extension requests farmer assistance in completing QuickBooks survey
Published on May 25, 2023
Help MSU Extension build QuickBooks resources that will help you optimize your financial records. -
The importance of Women’s Health Month
Published on May 25, 2023
Health topics to discuss with your doctor this May, and throughout the year. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 24, 2023
Published on May 24, 2023
If things were better, there’d be an investigation. -
Beech leaf disease: A new risk to Michigan beech trees
Published on May 24, 2023
Changes in leaf color and decline in tree health appear in trees infected with beech leaf disease. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – May 23, 2023
Published on May 24, 2023
Michigan blueberries are in full bloom with excellent weather conditions, which should hopefully ensure good pollination for an abundant and excellent fruit crop. -
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. -
Mealybug management in greenhouses: Strategies for effective management
Published on May 23, 2023
Mealybugs are a common concern among greenhouse growers. -
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. -
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. -
Trending – Sun Safety & Alpha-hydroxy Acids
Published on May 22, 2023
Alpha-hydroxy acids can be an effective skincare ingredient, but it’s important to protect your skin from the sun. -
FCCP Co-hosts a Special In-person Forest-Climate Working Group Science Series Session for Congressional Staffers in Washington, D.C.
Published on May 19, 2023
The FCCP co-hosted a special in-person session of the Forest-Climate Working Group (FCWG) Science Series at the United States Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C. -
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. -
Fostering success with youth in foster care
Published on May 18, 2023
MSU Extension partners with Michigan Youth Opportunities Initiative to provide life skills education for youth in foster care. -
Young calves fed starter benefit from supplemental forage
Published on May 18, 2023
The amount of forage needed by young calves consuming starter will vary depending on a variety of nutritional factors. -
Soybean planting depth considerations when planting into dry soil conditions
Published on May 18, 2023
How to identify and achieve the optimum planting depth if you are faced with dry soil conditions.