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Christmas trees 101: Weed management

Published on May 5, 2022
Weed pressure can reduce seedling survivability and marketability of mature trees, directly impacting farm profitability.
Newborn dairy calf care management

Published on May 5, 2022
Replacement heifer performance depends on the quality care of the newborn calf.
New book: The Omo-Turkana Basin Cooperation for Sustainable Water Management

Published on May 5, 2022
New book: The Omo-Turkana Basin Cooperation for Sustainable Water Management
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 5, 2022

Published on May 5, 2022
Planting progress continues to be hindered by persistent rainfall and wet soils, but warm and dry weather forecasted for next week will enable a surge in fieldwork and overwintering crop growth.
Cultivate Michigan Marketplace Returns in Grand Rapids

Published on May 4, 2022
After a three-year hiatus, Cultivate Michigan Marketplace events have returned.
Posting videos to MSU Extension and AgBioResearch YouTube channels

Published on May 4, 2022
MSU professionals who create promotional or educational video content may choose to host their videos on MSU Extension- or AgBioResearch-managed YouTube channels
MSU North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge team wins fourth consecutive national title

Published on May 4, 2022
Ten MSU students refined analytical, communication and dairy science skills at the national event.
West central Michigan small fruit update - May 3, 2022

Published on May 3, 2022
West Michigan continues to have unseasonable weather conditions—cold and rainy—and blueberry growth and development advance very slow.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 3, 2022

Published on May 3, 2022
Cool, dry conditions last week, but expect rain and warming temperatures by the weekend and next week.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 3, 2022

Published on May 3, 2022
Blooming of fruit crops is becoming more widespread. Bees are visiting open flowers.