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Michigan vegetable crop report – July 23, 2025
Published on July 23, 2025
Sweet corn, cucumbers and garlic are being harvested across Michigan. Downy mildew is active in cucurbits. Spotty rain continues with hot, humid weather. -
Plant, Grow, Share: Registration open for a free Farm to ECE Workshop Series
Published on July 22, 2025
Early care and education (ECE) providers are encouraged to register for this free, virtual workshop series held by the Michigan Farm to ECE Network on August 11-14. -
Rain gauges are one of the best low-cost tools for saving water
Published on July 22, 2025
An accurate rain gauge can help producers take full advantage of rainfall and reduce unnecessary irrigation water use. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 22, 2025
Published on July 22, 2025
First plums are being harvested while berries and early peaches continue. Apple harvest prediction dates available. -
Fertigation: A midseason option for fertilizer application to irrigated fields
Published on July 22, 2025
Applying fertilizer through irrigation, also known as fertigation, allows irrigators to apply the last increment of nitrogen to their growing crops. -
Understanding the “Rural-Urban Transect” tool
Published on July 21, 2025
The Transect is a community analysis tool that can lead to better understanding of land use patterns and application of planning and zoning techniques. -
Reducing heat stress in the field
Published on July 21, 2025
Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan. -
Meet the 2025 Entomology Research and Outreach Fellows
Published on July 21, 2025
MSU Entomology is proud to welcome Araya Pore and Hieu Mai as the 2025 EROF Scholars! -
Master plans and housing: What the Michigan Planning Enabling Act requires
Published on July 21, 2025
Changes to the Michigan Planning Enabling Act effective April 2, 2025, require communities to consider their housing needs when master planning. -
Tackling asparagus beetle after harvest
Published on July 21, 2025
Learn what to do when asparagus beetles become problematic on the fern after harvest. -
MSU Extension’s Nikki Rothwell named 2025 Cherry Industry Person of the Year
Published on July 17, 2025
MSU Extension’s Nikki Rothwell was named the 2025 Cherry Industry Person of the Year at the National Cherry Festival for her leadership in research, grower outreach and advocacy, and for her lasting impact on Michigan’s cherry industry. -
BAE well represented at ASABE Annual International Meeting
Published on July 17, 2025
Over 40 faculty, staff, and students represented MSU at the ASABE Annual International Meeting -
CANR-Europe Partnership Forum explores strategic collaboration in agricultural research, education and extension
Published on July 17, 2025
MSU’s CANR hosted the Europe Partnership Forum, bringing together European partners for a multi-day event focused on collaboration in agriculture, food systems and natural resource sustainability. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 16, 2025
Published on July 17, 2025
Sweet corn season begins while weather brings opportunities and challenges. -
Drive-by crop identification in southwest Michigan
Published on July 17, 2025
Michigan has a diverse agricultural landscape. Learn to identify five of southwest Michigan’s field crops from the comfort of your vehicle. -
Will an improved PLC program pay more often?
Published on July 17, 2025
Testing PLC updates against historical prices and looking forward to future support. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 17, 2025
Published on July 17, 2025
Corn is in early reproductive stages, and detasseling in seed corn is in earnest. High temperatures and little precipitation have resulted in spider mite infestations in soybeans. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 17, 2025
Published on July 17, 2025
Corn is in early reproductive stages, and detasseling in seed corn is in earnest. High temperatures and little precipitation have resulted in spider mite infestations in soybeans. -
CANR Unveils Farm Bureau Pavilion at Special Celebration
Published on July 16, 2025
Leaders from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, MSU and Michigan Farm Bureau gathered on Tuesday, July 15, to unveil the newly re-named Farm Bureau Pavilion. -
Marine Trades Institute Begins Construction on New NLT Project
Published on July 16, 2025
Construction is underway on a new state-of-the-art mass timber building at the Marine Trades Institute (formerly the Great Lakes Boat Building School).