News

Learn about Spartan Barley’s comeback at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station

Published on September 20, 2018
Most barley grown in Michigan has primarily originated from North Dakota and Central Canada, until now.
Scott Swinton: Eastern Corn Belt Farmers Using More Precision Technologies and Custom Hiring

Published on September 20, 2018
Professor Scott Swinton talks precision technologies and how farmers throughout the region are adopting them.
UFLA Vice Dean Visits Mozambique Officials

Published on September 19, 2018
Summary of a Technical Visit of the Vice dean of the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA) Professor Rafael Pio and BHEARD fellow, Lucidio Fazenda to Mozambique, September 2018.
Emily Dolson

Published on September 19, 2018
Emily Dolson completed the Graduate Certificate while completing a PhD in Computer Science & Engineering and Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior
Aaron Kamoske

Published on September 19, 2018
Aaron is participating in the Graduate Certificate while completed a PhD in Geography, Environment, and Spatial Sciences.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 19, 2018

Published on September 19, 2018
It’s been a warm, dry week as apple harvest gains momentum. Grape harvest is beginning.
Drying herbs for winter

Published on September 19, 2018
September is an excellent month to dry herbs to use during winter. Dried herbs add flavor and turn an ordinary dish into a culinary delight.
Shroom boom: Mushroom pickers find big ones in UP

Published on September 19, 2018
Some huge mushrooms are popping up in the UP!
What can be done for late season downy mildew on grapes?

Published on September 19, 2018
Leaf loss due to late season downy mildew impacts fruit quality and reduces winter hardiness and next year’s growth.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 19, 2018

Published on September 19, 2018
Updates on maturity status of Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Jonagold, Empire, Ambrosia, Mutsu/Crispin and Golden Delicious.