News

Providing particulars on a pair of produce safety programs

Published on August 6, 2020
Implementing food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms has been challenging. In response, a lot of different programs have sprung up to help. Let’s review a few programs that often are confused.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020

Published on August 5, 2020
Rain brings relief to our dry area. Disease and insect issues continue to pop up.
Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardener Training Course offered online September–December 2020

Published on August 5, 2020
Any Upper Peninsula resident can register for the online Extension Master Gardener Training Course by Aug. 27, 2020.
East Michigan vegetable regional report – Aug. 5, 2020

Published on August 5, 2020
Lots of harvesting going on through wet conditions.
Environmental studies and sustainability student is prepared to solve environmental issues

Published on August 5, 2020
Courtney Boersema's passion for environmental studies is what led her to a major in the Department of Community Sustainability.
Michigan grape scouting report – Aug. 5, 2020

Published on August 5, 2020
Egglaying from third generation grape berry moth is starting this week in southern vineyards.
Clare County voters pass MSU Extension millage

Published on August 5, 2020
On Aug. 4, Clare County voters chose to fund Michigan State University Extension through a millage that will continue funding for community through 2025.
Iosco County voters pass MSU Extension millage

Published on August 5, 2020
On Aug. 4, Iosco County voters chose to fund Michigan State University Extension through a millage renewal that will continue funding community programs through 2025.
West central Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020

Published on August 5, 2020
It’s go time for foliar disease management in many of our vegetables, and insects are still out and about.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 5, 2020

Published on August 5, 2020
Rain on Aug. 1 and 2 was a relief for non-irrigated crops.