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Assessing Michigan grapevine cold hardiness: February-March 2025 field observations

Published on March 11, 2025
Assessment of 2025 dormant season grapevine cold hardiness, focusing on varietal differences in cold tolerance and implications for vineyard management. The findings provide insights to enhance vineyard sustainability amidst challenging winter conditions.
New Report Highlights Labor Challenges and Strategies for Michigan Greenhouse Growers

Published on March 11, 2025
Labor insights for floriculture industry stakeholders and policy makers
Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program funds four new projects

Published on March 11, 2025
The partnership among MSU, the Michigan Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will fund four new projects at $1.275 million each.
New educational video series on Greenhouse Biological Control released by MSU Extension

Published on March 11, 2025
Start your journey toward effective biological control today!
Does improved soil health lead to increased potato yields? Free soil health testing offered Spring 2025

Published on March 11, 2025
Michigan potato farmers can get up to three fields tested for soil health with a grant from the Michigan Potato Industry Commission.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Beekeeping Question and Answer webinars from Michigan State University

Published on March 11, 2025
Beekeepers in Michigan can ask questions about seasonal beekeeping management and honey bee health by joining monthly webinars April through September 2025.
Spring fertilization of garden fruits

Published on March 10, 2025
High quality garden fruit production requires proper soil fertility.
Apple Growers Needed

Published on March 10, 2025
Tell us about the challenges impacting your apple orchard.
Skippers and super skippers: What do small steelhead tell us about future runs?

Published on March 9, 2025
Last year’s steelhead run had many anglers concerned about steelhead populations, and the Michigan River Steelhead Program is documenting how young stocked and wild fish might translate to brighter days ahead.