Sample News
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Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
Emergence from dormancy in a wet spring. -
Avoid herbicide misuse at home, things to know before you buy
Published on April 11, 2023
A little herbicide homework can increase efficacy, safety and cost savings. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
And we’re off! The first crop blooms of the year have been seen. Apricots have started blooming. Other stone fruit are not far behind, especially with the warm weather forecast this week. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 11, 2023
Published on April 11, 2023
While there was little change in buds over the past week, bud break is expected for fruit crops in the west central region this week as warmer weather comes. -
Minimize hoofprint damage in springtime horse pastures
Published on April 11, 2023
Horses can damage pastures in times of inclement weather, especially when soils are waterlogged. -
Rely 280 label for use in hops to control weeds and sucker growth
Published on April 10, 2023
The Rely 280 label is good through Dec. 1, 2025, to help control several annual grasses and broadleaves and/or sucker growth in hopyards. -
Will my turf recover from recent flooding?
Published on April 10, 2023
Recent rainfall events caused flooding on golf courses, lawns and other turf areas. Depending on how long the turf was submerged and whether soil deposition occurred will determine whether turf survives. -
Follow growing degree days to track early season Christmas tree pests
Published on April 6, 2023
Finetune your scouting and treatment program by using growing degree days, insect growth models and MSU Enviroweather. -
Webinar on retraining and upskilling workers on produce safety best practices
Published on April 6, 2023
Free lunchtime webinar on April 12 will offer practical information and tips to help employers train their employees. -
New bulletin on renting farmland available from MSU Extension
Published on April 6, 2023
Bulletin E-3427 offers guidance on navigating the land renting process.