Resources

Providing Timely & Relevant Information to Field Crop Producers & Agronomists

Published on June 24, 2025
This report highlights key educational programs conducted by the MSU Extension field crops educators in 2024.
Managing Colonizing Aphids in Ware Potatoes

Published on June 20, 2025
While aphids are common crop pests, only three can become an issue in ware potatoes: potato aphid, green peach aphid and buckthorn aphid. This fact sheet shows how to scout for and manage these species.
MSU Extension Provides Education to Beef Producers and Industry

Published on June 19, 2025
MSU Extension continued to meet the challenge of serving the Michigan beef industry by supporting producers through education on regenerative grazing practices, reproductive efficiency, marketing decisions and genetics, such as beef crossed with dairy.
Improving Irrigation Efficiency and Water Sustainability

Published on June 19, 2025
This report highlights 2024 projects conducted by MSU Extension and the MSU Biosystem and Agricultural Engineering department on improving irrigation efficiency through uniformity evaluations and scheduling research.
Michigan Blueberry Cost of Production 2024

Published on June 17, 2025
The Michigan blueberry industry is moving toward greater levels of production for the fresh market, with growers selecting cultivars and production techniques for this market.
Bulletin E-3507 Introduction to Fertilizer Planning for Vegetables

Published on June 9, 2025
This educational bulletin explores the process of creating a fertilizer plan for vegetable growers.
Michigan Fresh: Tomato Diseases in the Home Garden

Published on June 5, 2025
Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops grown in home gardens. When growing tomatoes, it is important to be able to identify the different biotic or abiotic diseases that may threaten the health of the plants.
Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on June 2, 2025
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.
2025 Irrigation System Retrofit Decision-Support Tool

Published on May 29, 2025
This spreadsheet calculates the expected rate of return and payback period for retrofitting an irrigation system sprinkler package.
Hoary Alyssum: Small But Hazardous to Horses

Published on May 29, 2025
This bulletin explains how to identify living and dried hoary alyssum, why the plant is a problem for horses and other equine species, and offers strategies for managing hoary alyssum in pastures, hayfields, turfgrass and Christmas tree stands.