News

First 2024 cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Saginaw County

Published on June 17, 2024
Growers are urged to scout cucumbers and melons and check the Downy Mildew News website for updates.
Upcoming research projects from Michigan State University scientists that will support Michigan fruit industries

Published on June 17, 2024
This list highlights exciting new projects from the MSU fruit team. Although research results take time to be translated to new Extension recommendations, MSU scientists continue gathering meaningful data on primary problems facing Michigan growers.
Fertigation and sidedress nitrogen applications can protect farm profits and the environment

Published on June 17, 2024
Split nitrogen applications, such as fertigation and sidedress nitrogen, on sandy soils are an essential component to increasing nitrogen use efficiency and mitigating environmental risks.
More than $2.5M in new funding to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach

Published on June 17, 2024
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture will be supporting 23 new research and outreach projects.
Active listening is a leadership skill

Published on June 17, 2024
Practice active listening to aid in conflict resolution or relationship building.
Get a head start on the summer food preservation season

Published on June 14, 2024
Get your equipment ready and learn how to preserve your favorite foods.
Water use reporting: Making it easy to record with irrigation scheduling tools

Published on June 14, 2024
As the April 1 deadline for past year water use reporting for irrigation and other large water uses came and went, many producers are reminded of the value of keeping good records within their water management.
How does agriculture fit into the human anitibiotic resistance cycle?

Published on June 14, 2024
New research explores this global, One Health problem
New box tree moth compliance agreement for quarantine counties

Published on June 13, 2024
A new compliance agreement will allow the shipment of Buxus outside of counties under Michigan’s box tree moth interior quarantine.
Assessing soybean stands

Published on June 13, 2024
Being able to compare seeding rate against emerged plant populations helps with a number of management decisions including whether a replant is necessary.