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Is planting soybeans in 15-inch rows with split-row planters profitable?

Published on May 19, 2022
Results from 11 on-farm research trials and a partial budget economic analysis comparing split-row planters to 30-inch-row planters.
Thin soybean stands can produce surprisingly high yields

Published on May 19, 2022
Research results from 66 on-farm soybean planting rate trials can help producers make replant decisions.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 19, 2022

Published on May 19, 2022
Significant planting progress was made this past week in corn and soybean, but rain forecasted for the coming week will likely put the brakes on forward progress.
Consider a flowering bee lawn to help pollinators

Published on May 19, 2022
Another tool to make your yard more attractive to bees and other pollinators.
NCI Launches NEW Online Synchronous Schedule

Published on May 19, 2022
Don't miss out on NCI's newest training opportunity, taking place in the month of June.
Food processors that use sesame as an ingredient need to update allergen statements by January 1, 2023

Published on May 18, 2022
Sesame is the ninth major food allergen and must be identified on food labels, according to the FDA.
Michigan grape scouting report – May 18, 2022

Published on May 18, 2022
The heat helped grapes throughout the state move quickly over the past week.
Christmas trees 101: Nutrient management

Published on May 18, 2022
Proper soil nutrient management is a win-win scenario that improves grower efficiency and protects the environment.
How to report suspicious fish and aquatic plant sightings

Published on May 18, 2022
Reporting unusual organisms protects the environment from unwanted invasive species. Be part of the solution by sharing your observations with biologists.
MSU-led effort spawns creation of new migratory freshwater fish database

Published on May 18, 2022
Scientists cataloged the life histories of 1,250 North American migratory fish species to help natural resources managers make more-informed conservation decisions.
Launch of New Research Project in Nigeria and Tanzania

Published on May 17, 2022
Research Supporting African MSMEs to Provide Safe and Nutritious Food (RSM2SNF) Launching
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022

Published on May 17, 2022
Crop development was very fast last week. Tree fruit bloom is almost finished.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 17, 2022

Published on May 17, 2022
With the recent hot weather, we blew through sweet cherry bloom, and many farms are in tart cherry bloom or at early petal fall; apples are also opening but will slow with the cooler temperatures in the forecast.
West central Michigan small fruit update - May 17, 2022

Published on May 17, 2022
The big spike on daily temperatures from past days accelerated blueberry bloom and the emergence of overwintering populations of cherry fruitworm and cranberry fruitworm in west Michigan.
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 17, 2022

Published on May 17, 2022
After a record-setting warm week, expect a return to cooler than normal conditions.
Researchers Selected for Grant Writing Workshop

Published on May 16, 2022
40 Researchers from West and Southern Africa to attend workshop and vie for starter research grants
Legume Systems Innovation Lab Research Manager Looks Ahead to New Opportunities

Published on May 16, 2022
Legume Lab wishes success to Deepa Thiagarajan as she embarks on a new role in food safety!
Global Convening 2022

Published on May 16, 2022
Over 100 global legume researchers and stakeholders attended the two-day public forum virtual event which featured Legume Systems Innovation Lab project research updates.
Legume Systems Innovation Lab Announces New Project to Explore Legume-Based Processed Products in Malawi and Zambia

Published on May 16, 2022
Improving Incomes and Nutritional Security Through Development and Commercialization of Consumer Preferred Processed Legume-Based Products in Malawi and Zambia, is a new project of the Legume Systems Innovation Lab.
Spring Commencement 2022

Published on May 13, 2022
Congratulations to all graduates!