News

A Message to 2020 Graduates

Published on April 30, 2020
CANR Dean Ron Hendrick offers congratulations to the 2020 class.
Tune in to the Great Lakes Vegetable Producers Network

Published on April 29, 2020
Starting May 6, this weekly live show will discuss topics of interest to commercial vegetable producers.
Specialty Crop Irrigation: A video alternative to educational meetings

Published on April 29, 2020
With the growing interest in vegetable production, whether a truck farm, an integrated local goods production program or a new alternative crop like hemp, irrigation is a major factor in success.
MSU researchers receive $500k grant to study use of pine plantations to promote oak forests

Published on April 29, 2020
A grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will allow Michigan State University (MSU) researchers to understand why oak species regenerate well under red pine plantations.
West central Michigan vegetable update – April 29, 2020

Published on April 29, 2020
The vegetable growing season is starting as spring progresses.
Early season disease management: It’s time to start scouting for wheat diseases

Published on April 29, 2020
Scouting your fields early in the season will put you ahead of the game in the fight against wheat diseases.
East Michigan vegetable update – April 29, 2020

Published on April 29, 2020
It has been a nice spring to plant vegetables, all other stressful things considered.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – April 29, 2020

Published on April 29, 2020
A cold April closes with steady rain.
Farm safety: COVID-19 health screening requirements for essential employees

Published on April 29, 2020
New health screening requirements for essential employees will help keep our farms safe and ensure that they can keep running during this pandemic.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – April 29, 2020

Published on April 29, 2020
Field preparation and planting begins despite cool temperatures and rain.