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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.
Wheat Watchers week of April 14, 2025

Published on April 17, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
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.
What are lichens and what are they doing on my tree?

Published on April 16, 2025
Lichens are two-part organisms that are self-sufficient and harmless to their hosts.
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.
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.
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.
Christmas tree field report – April 14, 2025

Published on April 16, 2025
Updates on pest management, scouting and farm notes from Christmas tree producers across Michigan.
Southeast Michigan fruit update - April 15, 2025

Published on April 15, 2025
Not much movement since last week. First scab sprays are being applied.