Sample News

Managing tar spot in corn

Published on August 7, 2025
Cool weather conditions and hybrid selection have a dramatic effect on tar spot development. Read on to understand your risk and what you can do to combat this disease.
Michigan State University's Bert Cregg named to Christmas Tree Growers Hall of Fame

Published on August 7, 2025
Bert Cregg has been inducted into the Michigan Christmas Tree Association's Hall of Fame for his outstanding service, research and dedication to advancing Michigan’s Christmas tree industry.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 6, 2025

Published on August 7, 2025
Vegetable farms continue to make progress with harvest and other work.
Dairy spotlight: Robert Tempelman

Published on August 6, 2025
Tempelman is a quantitative geneticist with key research interests in statistical genetic modeling applied to various problems in dairy cattle breeding.
Dairy spotlight: Jason Knott

Published on August 6, 2025
Knott's research focuses on genetic and epigenetic mechanisms that control early embryonic development in mice and cattle.
Optimizing mastitis treatment costs using benchmarking data

Published on August 6, 2025
New tools for economic analysis.
Focusing on latent carriers for controlling Salmonella Dublin in dairy herds

Published on August 6, 2025
Field study on vaccine efficacy to reduce in utero transmission.
Michigan apple harvest prediction dates for 2025

Published on August 6, 2025
Michigan State University Extension apple team releases predicted harvest dates for five production areas in Michigan.
Emergency loans for farmers in Michigan’s 2024 disaster areas

Published on August 6, 2025
Farmers in 46 Michigan counties may be eligible for USDA Emergency Farm Loans; apply by November 28, 2025.
Registration open for MSU Extension Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour

Published on August 6, 2025
Visit thriving local flower farms, learn how others are managing their operations, and connect with fellow growers this September.