MSU Extension Agriculture

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  Gypsy moth populations are high: What conifer growers need to know

  Published on April 16, 2021
  There were extremely high populations of gypsy moth during 2020 and we anticipate elevated populations this year. Scout and treat spruce, fir and Douglas fir for gypsy moths.

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  Pollinator stewardship guide for vegetable growers

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension provided input on a vegetable pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators.

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  Updated cover crop termination publication available for 2021

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Evaluate your cover crop termination strategy with this updated for 2021 publication.

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  Webinar on search engine optimization for farm and food businesses held April 20

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Join us to learn simple practices to set up a website and other digital properties for success in the search results.

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  Bands from Weir’s cushion rust visible on infected spruce needles

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Yellow spots or bands are visible on infected Serbian and Colorado blue spruce needles. Weir’s cushion rust can cause discoloration and pre-mature needle loss.

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  What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.

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  Interested in the latest MSU recommendations for planting corn and soybeans? Tune in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast!

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 22 as MSU’s Manni Singh discusses his latest recommendations for planting corn and soybeans.

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  Assessing frost/freeze damage to emerged soybeans

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Soybean fields planted in March or early April are emerging and are at greater risk of being damaged by late spring frost/freeze events.

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  Wheat growth stage 6 signals game on!

  Published on April 14, 2021
  The first joint stage is a game-changer in the development and management of wheat—the plants begin to invest in their reproductive phase. The timing is right for growers to gauge their progression of management practices.

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  Negotiating reasonable land rent in times of high market prices

  Published on April 14, 2021
  Key talking points can help both landowners and producers understand farmland value.