News

Is it time for the last irrigation?

Published on September 8, 2025
Crop stage, soil moisture and weather: the three pillars of your last irrigation decision.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 5, 2025
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
Michigan Cabbage Cost of Production 2024 report is available from MSU Extension

Published on September 5, 2025
This new MSU Extension bulletin shows cost breakdowns and provides estimated revenues and profits.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 4, 2025

Published on September 5, 2025
Cooler temperatures continue this week, and a storm brought much needed rain to the region.
Ag. Ed. is growing in the Department of Community Sustainability

Published on September 5, 2025
The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Education program welcomes Dr. Jessica Toombs and FFA team welcomes Kevin Nugent this fall to help expand Ag. Ed. programming in CSUS.
New MSU Extension film highlights farmer stress and mental health resources

Published on September 5, 2025
Michigan farmers share powerful stories of resilience and hope in MSU Extension’s new short documentary, Weathering Together, which premiered on September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day.
Download free curricula for beginning farmers

Published on September 5, 2025
Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 4, 2025

Published on September 5, 2025
Cooler temperatures continue this week, and a storm brought much needed rain to the region. Honeycrisp harvest will begin next week for some growers.
Planning and preparing for a power outage

Published on September 4, 2025
Preparation and planning are a part of every adult’s life. Discover resources to help you prepare for a power outage and ideas for keeping your children busy until the power comes back on.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – September 4, 2025

Published on September 4, 2025
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.