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National study documents U.S. specialty crop farmers can increase yields through improved pollination

Published on July 29, 2020
Largest study of its kind highlights opportunities to improve food security.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 29, 2020

Published on July 29, 2020
Remove harvested cucurbit fields ASAP!
Michigan grape scouting report – July 29, 2020

Published on July 29, 2020
Early varieties are beginning veraison in southern vineyards and downy mildew is visible in unprotected fields. Egglaying by third generation grape berry moth is expected to start next week in southwest Michigan.
Michigan State University researcher receives grant to study turkey breast muscle development

Published on July 29, 2020
Gale Strasburg, professor in the Michigan State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, will examine how temperature affects meat quality with $500K USDA NIFA grant
Appreciate your lake

Published on July 28, 2020
Celebrate lakes appreciation month by expanding your lake knowledge.
Cover crops are on deck as wheat and other small grains are being harvested

Published on July 28, 2020
Cover crops after wheat can help to protect your soil and minimize pest pressure for the upcoming crop.
East Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020

Published on July 28, 2020
With another week of hot temperatures and not much precipitation, drought conditions returned. Blueberry harvest continues, early peach harvest begins and summer red and black raspberry harvest is ending.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2020

Published on July 28, 2020
Summer fruit harvest continues. Spotted wing Drosophila numbers are rapidly increasing.
Michigan spotted wing Drosophila update – July 28, 2020

Published on July 28, 2020
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are surging. Growers must protect susceptible crops.
MSU students receive honorable mention (3rd place) in 2019 Campus RainWorks Challenge Competition

Published on July 28, 2020
A MSU interdisciplinary student team led by Amanda Wakefield received Honorable Mention (3rd place) in the Master Plan category of the 2019 EPA Campus RainWorks Challenge student design competition.