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MDARD, EGLE and DNR Update Plan to Combat Harmful Algal Blooms in the Western Lake Erie Basin

Published on May 26, 2025
LANSING, Mich. — The State of Michigan today released an update to its Domestic Action Plan (DAP) for combatting harmful algal blooms in western Lake Erie.
Strengthening resilience: Understanding stressors in cow-calf production

Published on May 22, 2025
Farmers’ recovery from past challenges offers insight into the resilience of cow-calf systems. This is the first in a series of articles where we describe the hardships cow-calf producers in three regions of the U.S. have adapted to.
Wheat Watchers Week of May 19, 2025

Published on May 22, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Turning data into better decisions for growth, health and welfare in dairy calves through precision livestock technology

Published on May 22, 2025
Precision tools are helping dairy farms move beyond herd averages by tracking growth, health and behavior in real time to make smarter, calf-focused decisions that improve welfare, weaning and long-term performance.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 22, 2025

Published on May 22, 2025
Wheat is heading out and just starting to flower on some acres. Cool weather slowed down corn and soybean progress.
Help us help you! New survey seeks input from new farm managers

Published on May 22, 2025
MSU DEMaND Series is looking for producer insight on financial and business management resources.
Managing Phytophthora root rot in Christmas tree plantations

Published on May 22, 2025
Careful site assessment and species selection are critical to minimizing the impacts of this potentially devastating disease.
Early season irrigation for small grains and forages

Published on May 22, 2025
Irrigated small grains and alfalfa hay tend to have higher water demands when compared to most field crops and are often overlooked when it comes to timely irrigation.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – May 20, 2025

Published on May 21, 2025
Tart cherry is at petal fall, and early sweet cherry varieties are at shuck split. Apple varieties are at petal fall or early fruit set.
Improving dry bean management through data driven decisions

Published on May 21, 2025
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 29 for a conversation on all things dry beans with MSU dry bean specialist, Scott Bales.