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Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers
Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management. -
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 26, 2024
Published on March 26, 2024
This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2024 season. -
Educational session recordings for Beginning Farmers now available from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on March 26, 2024
Did you miss the live session? Recordings are now available to view! -
Grants for training farm educators and graduate student research
Published on March 14, 2024
Grant-writing support is available free of charge for all six North Central SARE grants and for Michigan SARE mini-grants. -
New Remote ID requirement for drone operators
Published on March 14, 2024
Several steps are required for those operating an unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone, including the new Remote ID requirement beginning March 16, 2024. -
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic
Published on March 14, 2024
Sign up now to visit an organic farm or learn from organic farmers. -
Using sprinklers to protect blueberries from spring freezes
Published on March 12, 2024
Irrigation sprinklers can be used to protect plants from freezing when the expected lows are just below freezing. But, it's all about temperature. Irrigation will result in severe damage when the low is just below freezing. -
Michigan grape growers should prepare for potential late winter freeze and early spring frost risks
Published on March 11, 2024
Michigan's warming winters bring earlier budbreak in grapevines. This can be beneficial for growth but increases the risk of spring frost damage. Ensure vineyard success in this changing climate by understanding dormancy and implementing frost protection. -
MSU survey of Michigan residents aims to understand people’s knowledge and attitudes toward pollinators
Published on March 8, 2024
Please take 10 minutes to give us your thoughts towards pollinators.