News

New youth trustee to provide youth voice to board

Published on May 1, 2019
Livingston County 4-H’er Grace Schmidt was elected to the Michigan 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees in April.
Protecting pollinators during home lawn grub control

Published on May 1, 2019
The most widely used insecticides for grub infestations of lawns are neonicotinoid insecticides, which are toxic to pollinators if they are sprayed over flowers.
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019

Published on May 1, 2019
Cool temperatures and rain have brought a stop to most field activity.
Managing alfalfa autotoxicity

Published on May 1, 2019
Alfalfa has a trait that is unusual among forage crops – it contains natural chemicals that are toxic to its own seedlings.
Wolves of Isle Royale offer unique opportunity to learn about predator-prey relationships

Published on May 1, 2019
The American wolf population is declining, providing us an opportunity to understand predator-prey relationships.
Michigan Tree Fruit Industry set to Improve global position

Published on May 1, 2019
Abundant water, rich soils and glacially-formed topography combine with the moderating effects of the Great Lakes to make Michigan a tremendous place to grow tree fruit.
Farmer Field School helps diversified vegetable farmers reach new potential

Published on May 1, 2019
Farmer Field School provides education to make farming a more prosperous, secure, and sustainable career choice.
Flowers throughout the year

Published on May 1, 2019
The best habitats for bees have flowering plants rich in nectar and pollen throughout the growing season. Survey your yard and garden to see when flowers are abundant and when they are scarce.
East Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019

Published on May 1, 2019
Not much is happening in the fields. Greenhouse growers should manage for temperature and humidity during these wet, cloudy days.
West central Michigan vegetable update – May 1, 2019

Published on May 1, 2019
Rain, rain go away! With lots of field delays this week, consider using free videos to train your workers.