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Produce safety cleaning and sanitizing workshop hosted in Holt, November 18

Published on September 6, 2024
The FSMA Produce Safety Rule requires growers to inspect, maintain, clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces of equipment and tools, but what does this mean? Join experts for this workshop focused on on-farm cleaning and sanitization best practices.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

Published on August 23, 2024
Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services
MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award

Published on August 22, 2024
The DEMaND program was named National Winner of Search for Excellence by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 20, 2024

Published on August 21, 2024
Sunny days and cool nights ahead will help fruit to build sugar and develop skin color.
Bulletin E-3429 Introduction to Pesticide Use and Planning

Published on August 8, 2024
This publication explores the process of using chemical pest suppression (e.g., pesticides), including understanding their costs and impacts on farm revenue, and is intended to help you develop a pesticide plan for your farm.
Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
Registration open for MSU Extension Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour

Published on July 31, 2024
Don’t miss your chance to explore stunning local cut flower farms, learn from experts, and meet fellow flower growers this summer.
Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on July 31, 2024
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.
Herramientas de programación de riego

Published on July 31, 2024
La programación de riego proporciona información acerca del momento y la cantidad de agua necesaria para satisfacer las necesidades del cultivo.
Finding financial success in uncertain times

Published on July 29, 2024
Revised online course available from MSU Extension
Southwest Michigan small fruit update – July 24, 2024

Published on July 24, 2024
The weather is going to heat up through the week.
The 35th annual Michigan Viticulture Field Day and inaugural Michigan Enology Experience are approaching

Published on July 23, 2024
Early bird registration has been extended to July 25! Don’t miss Michigan State University’s famous field day and steak dinner on July 31. We are now adding a second day just for the wine makers.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 9, 2024

Published on July 9, 2024
More hot, humid weather incoming.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 25, 2024 

Published on June 25, 2024
Harvest is harvesting!
Harnessing the power of cover crops in fruit systems

Published on June 21, 2024
When people think cover crops, they don’t usually picture orchards or berry fields. But cover crops can have potential benefits in nearly all cropping systems.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 18, 2024 

Published on June 18, 2024
Hot weather means thirsty plants.
New prairie strip partial budget tool

Published on June 18, 2024
What does it cost to convert cropland to prairie strips?
Upcoming research projects from Michigan State University scientists that will support Michigan fruit industries

Published on June 17, 2024
This list highlights exciting new projects from the MSU fruit team. Although research results take time to be translated to new Extension recommendations, MSU scientists continue gathering meaningful data on primary problems facing Michigan growers.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 11, 2024

Published on June 11, 2024
Some fruits are beginning to show color.