MSU Extension Agriculture

News

• Interested in learning more about hops production?

  Published on February 7, 2014
  Michigan State University Extension to offer “Getting started with hops production” webinar.

• Preventing sunscald in vegetables

  Published on February 7, 2014
  Sunscald happens to almost any fruit and vegetable and can be a serious problem before and after harvest with results just as economically devastating as disease or insect damage.

• Bumble bee pollination trials in vine crops

  Published on February 6, 2014
  With honey bee declines recorded around the world, how do bumble bees compare on outdoor vine crops?

• Green light: Is it important for plant growth?

  Published on February 6, 2014
  Green light is considered the least efficient wavelength in the visible spectrum for photosynthesis, but it is still useful in photosynthesis and regulates plant architecture.

• Fine points of water testing

  Published on February 6, 2014
  Done right, water testing is an effective way to verify water used on fresh produce is safe for use. Little things can have a big impact on this. Consider some fine points when taking water samples.

• Insuring against crop losses due to recalls: Are you covered?

  Published on February 6, 2014
  Crop insurance for fresh produce is often taken for granted until it is sorely needed. Growers are urged to look into their fresh produce crop insurance coverage to ensure adequate coverage.

• Advances in Berry Production workshop offered

  Published on February 5, 2014
  Current and potential berry growers are invited to attend this workshop on March 20-21 to learn about the production of day-neutral strawberries and culture of raspberries using protective structures.

• Is your greenhouse business smartphone ready?

  Published on February 4, 2014
  Some free and simple ways for your retail greenhouse business to connect with smartphone owners.

• Identifying and responding to soybean inoculation failures

  Published on February 4, 2014
  Diagnosing poor soybean nodulation early and responding with the appropriate remedial action will significantly reduce lost yield and income.

• Corn yield enhancement through planting densities and nitrogen management – Part 2

  Published on February 4, 2014
  Corn yield of two hybrids was significantly higher at 240 pounds per acre nitrogen compared to 120 pounds per acre.