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PSM Announces Photo Contest Winners!

Published on June 27, 2025
Overwhelming response to photo contest makes decisions difficult!
How to stretch your food budget

Published on June 26, 2025
Food shopping on a budget takes knowledge and practice. Here are ways to make the most of your food dollars.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 26, 2025

Published on June 26, 2025
Corn and soybean growth accelerated with the heat. Wheat continued to ripen, and second cuttings of alfalfa started late last week.
Watering strategies to keep a garden productive 

Published on June 26, 2025
Keeping a garden properly irrigated requires knowing how much water to use and the right way to water.
Downy mildew confirmed on cucumbers in four Michigan counties

Published on June 26, 2025
Michigan State University Extension urgers growers to implement an aggressive fungicide program immediately.
Michigan chestnut crop report – June 26, 2025

Published on June 26, 2025
Black stem borer is still active. Asian chestnut gall wasp emergence is imminent in infested orchards in southern Michigan.
Windows 11 update instructions for PSM computers

Published on June 25, 2025
How to update your Windows 11 compatible computer using Software Center.
Controlling external parasites on cattle

Published on June 25, 2025
Consult with your veterinarian to develop a systemic plan for the responsible control of external parasites such as ticks, flies and lice in your cattle herd.
Southeast Michigan fruit update - June 25, 2025

Published on June 25, 2025
The start of cherry harvest is underway, accompanied by hot and humid conditions.
Strawberry root rot fact sheet now available

Published on June 25, 2025
Strawberry black root rot is a disease complex on perennial strawberries and managing it can be difficult. Following these strategies may help mitigate it in your fields.