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MSU Wheat Program releases wheat performance trial results
Published on August 13, 2020
Farmers should use data from these trials when selecting wheat varieties to plant on their farm. -
Michigan insects in the garden - Week 10: Jewel wasps
Published on August 13, 2020
These shiny metallic wasps prey on unsuspecting bees and wasps. -
MSU hosts cover crops virtual field day
Published on August 13, 2020
Michigan State University Extension and MSU AgBioResearch hosted a cover crops virtual field day Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. -
Opportunities for early and accurate chestnut crop estimation
Published on August 13, 2020
Accurate crop estimation is key to industry success. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – Aug. 13, 2020
Published on August 13, 2020
Warm and dry turns to cool and dry this coming week, but most crops continue to look good with low pest and disease pressure reported. -
Coping with loss
Published on August 12, 2020
Strategies to deal with the stress of loss and improve mental health. -
Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center Virtual Research Tour
Published on August 12, 2020
A virtual tour of research updates at the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center. -
Michigan Grape scouting report – August 12, 2020
Published on August 12, 2020
Pest pressure is increasing, and some growers are clearing up from the derecho. -
East Michigan vegetable update – August 12, 2020
Published on August 12, 2020
A beautiful week ahead for harvesting. Many crops are high yielding this season. -
What’s the catch? New video from Michigan Sea Grant helps anglers identify Great Lakes fish
Published on August 12, 2020
Seasoned pros and newbies alike will learn new tips and tricks for identifying big lake salmon and trout. -
Back to school preparation
Published on August 12, 2020
Tips to help parents prepare for the new school year - virtually or face-to-face. -
What are blue-green algae and can they hurt my family and pets?
Published on August 12, 2020
Blue-green algae are a group of naturally occurring bacteria found in both fresh and salt water. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – August 12, 2020
Published on August 12, 2020
Harvest continues for a wide variety of crops. Opportunistic bugs and diseases are taking advantage of tomatoes and peppers with physiological issues. -
Partners
Published on August 12, 2020
Collaborators and funding agencies -
MSU’s online course, Forest Certification and Climate Change, approved for SFI continuing education credits in multiple states.
Published on August 11, 2020
FCCC is pre-approved for SFI continuing education credits in nine states, and is pending pre-approval in many more. -
Panda habitat: Key to panda survival
Published on August 11, 2020
Pandas share their home, even in reserves, with people locked in their own struggle to survive. -
Northwest Michigan Fruit Update – Aug. 11, 2020
Published on August 11, 2020
Most tart cherry harvest is wrapped up across the region except for a small pocket of growers finishing in the far north. Apples are noticeably starting to color on many varieties. -
Predicted 2020 apple harvest dates for southwest Michigan
Published on August 11, 2020
Apple harvest for most of the state is a few days behind normal and a few days ahead of last year. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020
Published on August 11, 2020
A derecho blew across the region leaving damage in its wake. Relatively minor damage to fruit plantings. Some fruit, trees and limbs down in orchards and blueberry fields, and some broken trellis posts in grape vineyards. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – Aug. 11, 2020
Published on August 11, 2020
Late season insects and diseases should not be overlooked