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USDA grant will engage Michigan farmers to create trainings for beginning farmers
Published on November 3, 2021
This collaborative project is engaging community-based beginning farmer programs and beginning farmers to create educational resources and trainings for educators in Michigan. -
Weed management in fruit trees starts with fall herbicide application
Published on October 29, 2021
Fall is an important time to control woody perennials and application of preemergence herbicides in orchards. -
Registration is open for the Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo
Published on October 26, 2021
Education schedule offers a valuable assortment of sessions for new and experienced growers. -
Fall armyworm damage on putting greens
Published on October 21, 2021
Fall armyworms were recently observed causing damage on a research putting green at the MSU Hancock Turfgrass Research Center. -
Avoid significant yield loss in soybeans by sampling for soybean cyst nematode
Published on October 20, 2021
Fall is the time to collect soil samples for soybean cyst nematodes to plan for 2022. -
Bee, wasp or hornet nest: Which one is it?
Published on October 12, 2021
Before you go about destroying a nest, you need to determine whether it is a nest of bees, wasps or hornets. -
New MSU podcast focuses on agriculture and wildlife interactions
Published on October 12, 2021
The MSU Ag and Wildlife Podcast explores the complex nature of agriculture and wildlife interactions in Michigan. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 29, 2021
Published on September 29, 2021
This is the last scouting report for the season. -
Fall armyworm egg masses hatching now could bring new turf damage soon
Published on September 24, 2021
A fall armyworm outbreak is now causing damage to lawns, golf courses and other turfgrass in some places in Michigan. -
Lenticel damage and other spots in Honeycrisp and other varieties are becoming increasingly problematic
Published on September 22, 2021
There are numerous factors that contribute to lenticel damage and other spots, and research to explain them is ongoing.