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Supporting beneficial insects on your farm or garden

Published on June 7, 2016
MSU research has identified the best plants for supporting pollinators and natural enemies. At this Aug. 2 workshop, you can see the plants and learn how to use them on your farm or garden.
Crop scouting and…ticks?

Published on June 2, 2016
Suggestions for avoiding ticks when scouting crops in Michigan.
Drones or unmanned aerial systems for use in commercial agriculture

Published on June 2, 2016
Horticulture and agronomic crop growers can learn the latest on drones or unmanned aerial systems from a series of eXtension webinars.
Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production

Published on April 12, 2016
Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?

Published on February 29, 2016
Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future.
Knowing soil nutrient status is first step in developing fertilizer program

Published on January 14, 2016
Soil and foliar nutrient tests will help identify which plant nutrients are adequate and which may need to be added to improve the growth and quality of nursery stock and Christmas trees.
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health

Published on January 12, 2016
Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Live webinars on plant nutrition for ornamental and Christmas tree growers

Published on January 6, 2016
Four live webinars on soil and plant nutrition for field grown nursery stock and Christmas trees will be offered February 2016.
A few Bah-Hum-“Bugs” amidst your holiday cheer

Published on December 14, 2015
The holiday season is full of traditions, many which involve the use of plants that are used for decoration, such as trees and wreaths.
New pest scouting bulletins available for free

Published on December 2, 2015
Free pest scouting bulletins are now available to field crop, greenhouse, vegetable and perennial crop producers.