News

Squash is plentiful in the fall

Published on September 3, 2020
Winter squash becomes readily available in gardens and farmers markets in the fall.
Striving and stumbling towards sustainability amongst pandas and people

Published on September 3, 2020
Understanding how achieving one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals spins off more SDG success – or sabotages progress on another goal across spatial and administrative boundaries.
Southwest Michigan field crop update – Sept. 3, 2020

Published on September 3, 2020
Cooler temperatures with greater chances of precipitation in the coming week will help with grain fill, but these conditions may also increase the likelihood of further disease progression.
Understanding soybean discount schedules

Published on September 3, 2020
Understanding soybean discount schedules can help producers minimize shrink and discount deductions and increase net payments received on delivered soybean loads.
You Might be Surprised which Houseplants Survived 10 weeks without Watering

Published on September 2, 2020
Which of the Garden Director's houseplants survived in her office?
Welcome Dr. Kylie Clay, the new Associate Director for the FCCP

Published on September 2, 2020
Learn more about our newest team member, Kylie Clay, the Associate Director of MSU's Forest Carbon and Climate Program (FCCP), and the US and Canada Lead.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020

Published on September 2, 2020
Early apple variety harvest is finishing up with early Gala harvest on tap for next week.
East Michigan fruit update – Sept. 2, 2020

Published on September 2, 2020
Much needed rain moved over the region in the past week. Apple harvest for fall varieties has started. Brown marmorated stink bug feeding damage in apples is more common.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020

Published on September 2, 2020
Most apples are sizing nicely, but starch index readings suggest maturity is still a way off.
Take a virtual tour of the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center

Published on September 2, 2020
The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is excited to offer a virtual tour in lieu of their annual open house.