News

How will the wet spring impact field crop insects?

Published on June 18, 2019
An update on field crop insects and wet weather during the 2019 growing season.
How pollinators can help farmers and renewable energy score

Published on June 18, 2019
A new state policy will allow installation of solar arrays on preserved farmland if pollinator protection practices developed in a scorecard by Michigan State University entomologists are followed.
Baleage is different than all other forage making practices

Published on June 18, 2019
USDA Forage Specialist says knowing how baleage is different can get you a long way toward making better quality baleage.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – June 18, 2019

Published on June 18, 2019
Apples have sized past the optimal thinning window. Insect activity is picking up.
Summer annual forage seeds may not be available if you wait too long to order seed

Published on June 18, 2019
Producers are urged to contact their seed suppliers as soon as possible for availability of summer annuals.
Northwest Michigan fruit report – June 18, 2019

Published on June 18, 2019
Cool and wet conditions continue in northwest Michigan. We are assessing crop size in cherries, and growers are thinning apples.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 18, 2019

Published on June 18, 2019
June drop in apples should appear with warmer weather.
2019 Spring Farm Sprouts - Celebration of Learning Wednesday PM

Published on June 17, 2019
2019 Spring Farm Sprouts - Celebration of Learning Wednesday PM
The importance of recognizing hay quality for horses

Published on June 17, 2019
Weather conditions make hay production difficult this year
MSU AFRE student interning at McCormick & Co.'s global headquarters

Published on June 17, 2019
MSU AFRE student Jenny Pendell is interning with McCormick & Co. for summer of 2019. Pendell is studying Food Industry Management.