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A tale of two cutworms: Cutworm control in asparagus

Published on May 3, 2023
Spring time is cutworm time in asparagus. Learn about their biology and control.
Botrytis control tips for greenhouse ornamentals

Published on May 3, 2023
Cool, overcast weather prompts Botrytis outbreaks.
Entomology awarded the CANR DEI Gold Badge

Published on May 3, 2023
The Department of Entomology's efforts in the DEI space were recognized by the CANR Digital Badge Project.
Ensuring proper fertilizer concentration in greenhouse growing: Tips and troubleshooting

Published on May 2, 2023
Are you fertilizing your crops correctly? Check the irrigation solution's EC to determine the ppm N in the crop’s irrigation water. Read on for tips on how to check and troubleshoot fertilizer concentration issues.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 25, 2023

Published on May 2, 2023
Growers have been watching the cool morning temperatures closely, but no significant damage has been reported so far.
BE Associate Professor Dawn Dechand Receives Withrow Teaching Excellence Awards

Published on May 2, 2023
Associate Professor Dawn Dechand is recognized by students as one of the most helpful and committed instructors they have encountered at MSU. She teaches both required and elective undergraduate courses.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 2, 2023

Published on May 2, 2023
A series of mornings below freezing this past week has caused sporadic damage to some crops, but prospects are still good in most locations.
Alfalfa fields wanted to test method for detecting autotoxicity before planting

Published on May 2, 2023
MSU researchers are developing a method to fine-tune alfalfa planting decisions by detecting autotoxicity in soils and we need farm fields where we can test it.
Why farm in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula?

Published on May 2, 2023
Low cost land and a laidback lifestyle may seem appealing, but the basics of successful farming in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are the same as everywhere else: careful planning, efficient use of resources, adaptability, commitment and good luck.
NCI Wins USDA Grant

Published on May 1, 2023
MSU’s National Charrette Institute and Toolbox Dialogue Initiative partnered to win a grant for an Urban and Indoor Agriculture Proposal Development Conference from the USDA’s National Institute of Food & Agriculture.