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Tips for managing lawns during high temperatures

Published on June 23, 2025
High temperatures and heat indexes have been stressing turfgrass lately. Michigan State University Extension offers simple reminders as the heat continues this week.
Christmas tree irrigation: When and how much should I irrigate?

Published on June 23, 2025
Using an evapotranspiration model to determine irrigation scheduling can conserve water and improve tree production
Better manure management with new technology

Published on June 20, 2025
Using sensors to apply the right nutrients at the right time.
Don’t sleep on fertilizer news: Start looking to future needs now

Published on June 20, 2025
As impacts on fertilizer supply continue to evolve, higher prices may be on the horizon.
Legacy phosphorus loads, future solutions: Michigan’s push to reduce phosphorus in Lake Erie

Published on June 20, 2025
Learn about efforts to improve water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
Join MSU Extension at the Michigan Christmas Tree Association summer meeting

Published on June 20, 2025
See the latest in all things Christmas tree at the upcoming National Christmas Tree Meeting in July.
New digital tool for apple growers: MSU launches MI Fruit Decision website and instructional video

Published on June 20, 2025
The free MI Fruit Decision website contains decision making tools for apple growers to improve pest management programs, now with an easy-to-follow video tutorial.
Michigan Blueberry 2024 Cost of Production report is now available

Published on June 20, 2025
The new bulletin from MSU Extension offers cost breakdown and estimated return tables.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 19, 2025

Published on June 19, 2025
Sidedress nitrogen applications went out on corn. Early soybeans are starting to flower. Scout for potato leafhopper in potatoes and alfalfa.
MSU researcher contributes to internationally awarded study on benefits of farm diversification

Published on June 19, 2025
Olivia Smith, professor in the MSU Department of Horticulture and the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB) Program, examined the social and environmental impact of integrated crop-livestock systems as part of global study