News

Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 9, 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
Fourth generation egglaying of grape berry moth starts this week in southwest Michigan. Sour rot is being reported around the state.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
Harvest continues for many crops. Quality is generally good but cool weather and rains are impacting warm-season crops.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 9, 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
Ginger Gold, SweeTango and Premier Honeycrisp can be found at local markets; apple quality is excellent.
East Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
A cooling weather pattern has customers anxious for canning vegetables and fall flavors. This is the last regular field season report for 2020.
East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 9, 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
Gala harvest continues this week, with some McIntosh strains now reaching maturity and are being spot picked. Honeycrisp and Early Fuji are still green and need more time to mature.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020

Published on September 9, 2020
Cool temperatures bring big changes to warm season vegetable crops.
Virtual community service projects

Published on September 8, 2020
Give back to the community while keeping a safe distance.
MSU-led national cucurbit project reupped for $7.1 million

Published on September 8, 2020
The Cucurbit Coordinated Agricultural Project has been awarded $7.1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative.
National Cover Crop Survey Report is released

Published on September 8, 2020
2019-2020 National Cover Crop Survey Report details farmer trends and perspectives on cover crop use.
Thinking about cover crops after corn silage?

Published on September 8, 2020
New recipes provide an introductory approach to integrating cover crops into a corn silage rotation going to corn or soybean.