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Understanding adjuvants and surfactants for improved pest management in ornamental crop production – Part II

Published on August 19, 2025
Understanding what surfactants are and when to use them can improve pest management in ornamental crop production.
Will an improved ARC-CO program pay more often?

Published on August 19, 2025
ARC-CO will eventually consider extreme market conditions, but support may not arrive until several years later.
Turf update: Stressful summer for turf on golf courses

Published on August 19, 2025
This was a summer of extreme temperatures, high humidity and precipitation excesses and deficiencies. The result was stressed turf, turf death and less than perfect turfgrass conditions throughout the summer.
MSU Extension offers two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) trainings at the MSU Farm Bureau Pavilion

Published on August 19, 2025
Equipment for safely extricating livestock from trucks/trailers and containing animals after transport accidents will be shown in the first in-person training. Euthanasia training covers identifying compromised animals and humane euthanasia.
Understanding adjuvants and surfactants for improved pest management in ornamental crop production – Part I

Published on August 19, 2025
Understanding what adjuvants are and when to use them can improve pest management in ornamental crop production.
Mi Fresh Fish shares fisheries facts – and tasty fish – around the state

Published on August 19, 2025
Fish frys, on-boat experiences are opportunities to learn about aquaculture, fisheries education for consumers and legislators.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 13, 2025

Published on August 14, 2025
Vegetable harvest continues as fall crops begin to ripen.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 13, 2025

Published on August 14, 2025
Check out the latest Michigan Grape Scouting Report for timely updates on weather, vine growth, disease management, and pest activity. Stay informed and make proactive decisions to support vineyard health and productivity.
Registration now open for Real Christmas Tree Board and MSU Christmas tree fall webinar series

Published on August 14, 2025
Two Christmas tree webinar series are scheduled for September 2025.
Southern rust an occasional threat to Michigan corn

Published on August 14, 2025
Southern rust, common in southern states, thrives in warm, humid weather and spreads via spores from the south. Hybrid susceptibility matters, but Michigan hybrids are not frequently screened for resistance. Learn more about identification and management.