MSU Extension Agriculture

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  Dry bean anthracnose identification and management

  Published on March 20, 2023
  Common bean anthracnose is one of the most economically important diseases affecting yield. Early identification is integral to mitigating losses.

• Field Crops Webinar Series wraps up 2023 with opportunities and challenges of disease control

  Published on March 17, 2023
  Martin Chilvers and Albert Tenuta discuss and answer questions about the challenges and opportunities present in disease management in field crop production.

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  Honey production guide for Michigan beekeepers

  Published on March 17, 2023
  A guide from MSU Extension and the Center for Regional Food Systems outlines best practices for processing and selling liquid honey for beekeepers who make $15,000 or less in annual honey sales.

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  Maximizing soybean income with high input prices

  Published on March 16, 2023
  Research results will help soybean producers maximize income in 2023 despite high input costs.

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  Register for the 2023 Northwest Michigan Grape Spring Kickoff hybrid meeting on April 14

  Published on March 16, 2023
  The spring meeting will cover a range of important topics including establishing and expanding vineyards, sap flow pruning techniques, effective trunk disease management, accurate crop estimation and low SO2 winemaking methods.

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  Mechanical seed coat damage in dry beans and its effect on end-use product quality

  Published on March 16, 2023
  Useful information for dry bean growers and processors to better understand mechanical seed coat damages and ways to prevent it.

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  Are 2x2 starter fertilizer programs profitable in soybeans?

  Published on March 16, 2023
  Research results will help soybean producers maximize income in 2023 despite high input costs.

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  Free Smart Gardening presentations offered at the Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show

  Published on March 16, 2023
  Many Smart Gardening topics and family friendly activities are available at the Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show April 14-16, 2023.

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  Dirt to Glass 2023: Unlocking the potential of Michigan’s grape and wine industry

  Published on March 14, 2023
  The Dirt to Glass conference on Aug. 24-25 brings international expertise to Traverse City, Michigan.

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  A new Field Crops IPM Course offers RUP credits

  Published on March 14, 2023
  Get an update on insect, disease, nematode and weed management with the new Field Crops IPM Course.