News

Pollinator Week: June 19-25

Published on June 8, 2023
Let’s get ready to celebrate pollinators! Pollinator Week is an international celebration.
National Academies webinar to explore continental scale biology

Published on June 8, 2023
The second in a series event will provide a platform for creative collaboration among experts from multiple fields, organizations, and sectors.
The benefits art therapy can have on mental and physical health

Published on June 8, 2023
Art can be a versatile form of therapy that can help people of all ages.
Scouting cutworms in Osceola County corn

Published on June 8, 2023
Cutworms were recently discovered in an Osceola County corn field.
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 7, 2023

Published on June 8, 2023
High daily temperatures and lack of rain increase the need for supplemental irrigation and promote insect pest outbreaks in blueberries.
Surviving the dry spell: MSU Extension's drought website provides vital resources

Published on June 8, 2023
Drought conditions are always troubling, but MSU Extension resources are available to help producers and landowners make the best management decisions for them.
Drought and high temperature impact on wheat yields in Michigan

Published on June 7, 2023
The recent dry spell and high temperatures has growers and agronomists asking how this will impact wheat yields. Here is an overall summary of conditions and links to resources.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 7, 2023

Published on June 7, 2023
Harvests of early field-planted crops are right around the corner for some growers and starting now for others. Continued irrigation is a must.
MSU Extension welcomes Chris Bardenhagen as new farm management educator

Published on June 7, 2023
Bardenhagen brings a vast range of experience in farming, law and research to MSU Extension.
James Averill named MSU AgBioResearch assistant director

Published on June 7, 2023
The Michigan agriculture leader begins his new role July 1.