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Register for the Northwest Michigan Roundtable Discussion on Under-Vine Management Hybrid Meeting on June 10

Published on May 31, 2022
Under-vine mowing and perennial cover crops are used to reduce canopy vigor and pesticide use, as well as to regulate competition for nutrients and water.
MSU Professor Provides Expertise to the State of Michigan

Published on May 31, 2022
From the Anerobic Digester Research Center to Environmental Permit Review Commissions, Dr. Dana Kirk shares his expertise throughout Michigan
West central Michigan small fruit update - May 31, 2022

Published on May 31, 2022
Petal fall started in blueberries and the Cranberry Fruitworm (CBFW) overwintering moths are flying in Allegan and Van Buren.
National Science Foundation Awards MSU $650K to Develop Mass Timber Curriculum

Published on May 27, 2022
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Michigan State University a $650,000 grant to develop mass timber design and construction curriculum
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days

Published on May 27, 2022
From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture.
Southwest Michigan Field Crops Regional Report, May 26, 2022

Published on May 27, 2022
Corn, soybean, and wheat heads are emerging!
President of Malawi to be guest of honor at agricultural conference

Published on May 26, 2022
Dignitaries and academics will gather at agricultural conference organized by researchers from Malawi and MSU
Go green: Recycling horticultural plastics

Published on May 26, 2022
Many horticultural plastics can be recycled with private Michigan companies or a pilot Agricultural Plastic Film Recycling Program in Eaton County.
Thick ‘rock snot’ continues to be found in Michigan rivers

Published on May 26, 2022
Didymo, a nuisance alga known as rock snot, could be trouble for the treasured trout fishery in the Upper Manistee River.
Michigan farmer participation needed for multi-state on-farm research survey

Published on May 26, 2022
Survey data collected from Michigan growers will help understand farmer perception of on-farm research.