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A Week of Collaboration for MassTimber@MSU at Climate Week NYC

Published on October 3, 2024
"Timber Tuesday” trio of events draws hundreds at Climate Week NYC.
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 3, 2024
Idared and Ambrosia are being harvested in the west central region this week. With cooler temperatures, it is finally beginning to feel like fall.
Identify soybean losses during harvest and make adjustments

Published on October 3, 2024
If you’re losing four soybeans per square foot, you are losing about 1 bushel per acre.
Upper Peninsula farm hosts successful Soil Health Academy

Published on October 3, 2024
Gabe Brown and Allen Williams train farmers in regenerative agriculture principles.
National Urban Agriculture Conference 2024: Connecting Growers in Detroit and Beyond

Published on October 3, 2024
On August 4-6, 2024, the National Urban Agriculture (NUag) Conference took place in Detroit for the first time. Several CRFS team members presented or facilitated discussions.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 2, 2024
Apple harvesting in southwest Michigan is rounding the last turn and will be wrapping up soon.
MSU event at NYCW Highlights Efforts to Mobilize Private Finance for Agricultural Sector through High-Integrity Carbon Markets

Published on October 2, 2024
New York, NY – [9/27/2024]
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 2, 2024
Growers are harvesting most varieties, although it is one to two weeks earlier than normal years. Growers are waiting on size, brix and starch conversion for later season varieties, such as IdaReds, Evercrisp and Fujis.
Hydrologic modeling from MSU scientists lends insight into how water can be conserved, managed

Published on October 2, 2024
MSU AgBioResearch-affiliated scientists Yadu Pokhrel and Phanikumar Mantha model the movement of water to help shape guidelines and policies around conservation and management.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 2, 2024

Published on October 2, 2024
Apple harvest is close to wrapping up. This is the seventh apple maturity report for the Grand Rapids region.