Sample News
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Q & A with ABM Major Olivia Gager
Published on September 23, 2020
Olivia Gager tells us about her exciting summer interning for Bayer Crop Science and provides advice to students looking for similar opportunities. -
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 23, 2020
Published on September 23, 2020
Niagara harvest has begun. Wine and table grape harvests continue. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 23, 2020
Published on September 23, 2020
Honeycrisp harvest is well along and maturing quickly. Early Fuji and Jonagold are ready for harvest. Most growers are picking out long and with the weather we are having are able to keep up on harvest. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 23, 2020
Published on September 23, 2020
Gala harvest is winding down with Honeycrisp continuing and Golden Delicious and Red Delicious right around the corner. Weather conditions have been excellent for working in orchards. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 30, 2020
Published on September 23, 2020
Growers are ramping up harvest as Gala and McIntosh varieties are ripening; growers are also spot picking Honeycrisp. -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 23, 2020
Published on September 23, 2020
This is a big week for Gala and Honeycrisp harvest in the Grand Rapids area. -
Postharvest hopyard considerations
Published on September 22, 2020
With harvest wrapping up, many growers are thinking about preparing their hopyards for winter and planning for next year. -
Critical practices to control late season grape diseases and the potential effects of fungicides on fermentation
Published on September 22, 2020
The right strategy for controlling cluster rots is crucial. Be mindful of the preharvest interval when choosing fungicides to manage these grape diseases. -
MSU hosts virtual field day on precision livestock farming
Published on September 21, 2020
Michigan State University hosted a precision livestock farming virtual field day Wednesday, Oct. 7. -
Michigan State University hosts virtual field day on grazing
Published on September 21, 2020
Online webinar focused on grazing management, soil health and environmental issues