News

Beef calf weaning management to prepare your calves for future success

Published on July 26, 2022
Weaning is a stressful time for calves. Staging preconditioning practices can reduce stress and allow for more successful post-weaning growth.
MCA-MSU Bull Evaluation Program soft reset

Published on July 25, 2022
The program is undergoing principal changes including a new manager and state-of-the-art facility construction.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2022

Published on July 25, 2022
Growers are in the throes of tart cherry harvest. Fruit quality is holding relatively well with the recent rains and heat.
Downy mildew detected on cukes in Muskegon and Allegan, several counties have positive spores in air samples

Published on July 25, 2022
All Michigan cucumber and melon growers should employ downy mildew fungicides now.
Insurance options for fruit growers bulletin now available

Published on July 22, 2022
A new bulletin from MSU Extension explores the basics of crop insurance available to fruit producers and presents how its use can benefit your farm.
Goat milk versus cow milk: A comparison

Published on July 22, 2022
Many people have an allergy to cow milk but can consume goat milk products. This is usually not a lactose intolerance, but a difference in some of the other components.
Introduction to farm collateral bulletin released

Published on July 22, 2022
A new publication from MSU Extension reviews the basics of securing a loan and how to identify collateral on your farm.
Michigan vegetable crop report - July 21, 2022

Published on July 21, 2022
The disease and insect management season is upon us.
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of July 18, 2022

Published on July 21, 2022
Bur formation is well underway around the state.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on July 28 features Chris DiFonzo talking bugs

Published on July 21, 2022
MSU Professor and Field Crops Entomologist Chris DiFonzo will discuss the questions she is frequently receiving and other timely entomology information.