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Connecting the Dots: The 2024 Upper Peninsula Food Distribution Symposium

Published on October 14, 2024
On September 24, 2024, over 80 representatives invested in the food system, including farmers, institutional buyers, and funders, gathered to discuss community-led solutions to this issue at the UP Food Distribution Symposium held in Marquette.
Cherry leaf spot 101: Understanding Blumeriella jaapii biology and management

Published on October 11, 2024
Cherry leaf spot causes significant economic loss in Michigan each year. Management has become more complicated due to the introduction of novel fungicides and resistance issues.
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – October 9, 2024

Published on October 11, 2024
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking.
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on October 11, 2024
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening.
Venus's Successful First Poster at ESPP 2024 Fall Student Research Symposium

Published on October 11, 2024
Venus's Successful First Poster at ESPP 2024 Fall Student Research Symposium
Understanding the needs of the U.S. wine industry: Survey results reveal regional challenges

Published on October 11, 2024
Explore essential insights from our survey on the U.S. wine industry, including key challenges faced by grape growers and winemakers, highlighting opportunities for improvement and collaboration.
Thinking about reducing tillage in the spring? Start preparing in the fall.

Published on October 11, 2024
Transitioning to reduced or no-till system takes planning before planting. The following steps can help set you up for success in the coming year.
8th Annual Michigan Chinook Cup Competition

Published on October 11, 2024
Michigan hop growers should submit hop samples by December 16, 2024.
Navigating Nutrition Misinformation

Published on October 10, 2024
Tips for discerning nutrition facts from fiction in the digital age.
MSU researcher receives grant to develop efficient irrigation technology using solar power

Published on October 10, 2024
The project is led by Younsuk Dong, an irrigation specialist and assistant professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering.