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2018 Hillsdale County Management Field Day is August 23

Published on July 31, 2018
If you want to learn more about nutrient management and soil heath, join us for the 2018 Hillsdale County Management Field Day.
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug update – July 31, 2018

Published on July 31, 2018
BMSB continue to be caught in traps in southern Michigan; keep a look-out for signs of feeding damage in susceptible crops.
East Michigan fruit update – July 31, 2018

Published on July 31, 2018
Drought conditions persist across the region. We have seen a spike in spotted wing Drosophila infested fruit in the last few days in raspberries and blueberries.
Considerations for growers interested in production of the Ambrosia apple in Michigan

Published on July 31, 2018
Michigan Tree Fruit Commission travel grant funds provide for the study of a potential variety for the Michigan apple industry at the 2018 IFTA Summer Tour.
Corn silage refresher part 3: The process of preservation to maintain feed quality

Published on July 30, 2018
How does anaerobic fermentation work to preserve nutritional value of corn silage?
Annual Plant Trial Field Day: Aug. 6, 2019

Published on July 27, 2018
Growers, landscapers, plant enthusiasts and ornamental aficionados are invited to the MSU Plant Trial Field Day. This event is held during the two-week Michigan Garden Plant Tour.
Cover Crop Field Walk set for Aug. 9, 2018

Published on July 27, 2018
Focus on planting cover crops is the topic for this upcoming Cover Crops Field Walk in Clinton County.
Protect onions against Stemphylium leaf blight

Published on July 27, 2018
Project GREEEN onion field research yields important results.
Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 27, 2018

Published on July 27, 2018
Timely rainfall occurred across portions of the region last weekend, while other areas remain dry.
Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center annual open house set for Aug. 23

Published on July 26, 2018
Join us in Traverse City for wagon tours, wine grape and tree fruit sessions, equipment demonstrations and dinner.