MSU Extension Agriculture

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  Recycling used produce containers

  Published on October 19, 2020
  Despite seeming to make economic and ecological sense, there are potential issues that make reusing single use fruit and vegetable boxes and bins for other produce sales a food safety risk.

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  New Grains for Brewing and Distilling Virtual Happy Hours this Thursday

  Published on October 19, 2020
  MSU Extension invites you to our new Grains for Brewing & Distilling Virtual Happy Hours every Thursday from through Nov. 19, 2020.

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  The relationship between plant disease management and pollinator conservation

  Published on October 15, 2020
  What does disease management have to do with pollinators?

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  Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020

  Published on October 14, 2020
  Apple quality remains high as the peak of harvest passes.

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  MSU Extension receives MDARD funding for two-year farm stress efforts

  Published on October 14, 2020
  The two-year, $500,000 partner-funded Legacy of the Land project aims to reduce farm losses and aid farmers with their mental health across the state.

• Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020

  Published on October 14, 2020
  Apple harvest is winding down, but later varieties, many for the processing market, are being picked at this time.

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  East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020

  Published on October 14, 2020
  Red Delicious, Fuji, Northern Spy and Rome harvest are well along. Some Idared, Crispin and Cameo blocks are mature. Demand for fresh apples and sweet cider remains very strong at farm markets.

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  Is available grain storage a concern on your farm?

  Published on October 14, 2020
  Availability of storage may be a limiting factor for those farms expecting average to above average yields.

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  Is the market telling you to sell or store your grain?

  Published on October 14, 2020
  Are you in a position to take advantage of potential marketing opportunities?

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  Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 14, 2020

  Published on October 14, 2020
  Late season apples such as Braeburn, Fuji and Evercrisp remain to be picked. U-pick and farm market sales have been brisk partly due to poorer crops in neighboring Indiana.