News

2025 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on April 17, 2025
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are confirmed by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics.
Wheat Watchers week of April 14, 2025

Published on April 17, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission potato seed spacing and depth research

Published on April 17, 2025
MSU Extension, in partnership with the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, conducts potato seed spacing and depth research with published factsheets highlighting year one research.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 17, 2025

Published on April 17, 2025
A break in the rain resulted in fertilizer spreading, cultivating and even planting. Wheat is at Feekes 4-5, and powdery mildew started in lush stands.
Grab-N-Go: Crafts around the world series

Published on April 17, 2025
Enjoy learning how to make simple crafts from six of the seven continents: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, North America and South America.
IWR Spring 2025 Student Intern Highlight

Published on April 17, 2025
Join us as we chat with the IWR's 2025 Highlighted Spring Intern, Alyssa Cogan.
Learn about the FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program Rule - online this summer

Published on April 16, 2025
Avoid dangerous and costly mistakes! Take a deep dive into the FSMA Foreign Supplier Verification Program Rule.
Did conservation practices price out for an agroecology research site in 2024?

Published on April 16, 2025
Looking at the 2024 financials of the Kellogg Biological Station’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research experimental site.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 16, 2025

Published on April 16, 2025
With cooler weather over the past few weeks, changes in bud phenology have been slow in the west central region. Growers have been applying dormant sprays to manage peach leaf curl and San Jose scale as needed before bud break.
Dr. Jeremy Hartsock: Advancing Michigan’s Lake Management Through Plant Research

Published on April 16, 2025
Learn how the IWR's Dr. Jeremy Hartsock is working to advance Michigan’s lake management through plant research.