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Cherry leaf spot 101: Understanding Blumeriella jaapii biology and management
Published on October 11, 2024
Cherry leaf spot causes significant economic loss in Michigan each year. Management has become more complicated due to the introduction of novel fungicides and resistance issues. -
8th Annual Michigan Chinook Cup Competition
Published on October 11, 2024
Michigan hop growers should submit hop samples by December 16, 2024. -
Scholarship applications opening soon for MSU Extension’s fall online Foundations of Gardening course
Published on October 11, 2024
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on October 11, 2024
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening. -
Understanding the needs of the U.S. wine industry: Survey results reveal regional challenges
Published on October 11, 2024
Explore essential insights from our survey on the U.S. wine industry, including key challenges faced by grape growers and winemakers, highlighting opportunities for improvement and collaboration. -
Michigan statewide apple maturity report – October 9, 2024
Published on October 11, 2024
Keep abreast of the latest apple maturity testing done in different cultivars around the state to optimize harvest times for storage and fresh picking. -
Thinking about reducing tillage in the spring? Start preparing in the fall.
Published on October 11, 2024
Transitioning to reduced or no-till system takes planning before planting. The following steps can help set you up for success in the coming year. -
Navigating Nutrition Misinformation
Published on October 10, 2024
Tips for discerning nutrition facts from fiction in the digital age. -
MSU researcher receives grant to develop efficient irrigation technology using solar power
Published on October 10, 2024
The project is led by Younsuk Dong, an irrigation specialist and assistant professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering. -
Michigan continues to invest in kids with free school meals for all
Published on October 9, 2024
Year two of Michigan School Meals shows increases in meal participation and cost savings for families. -
Incoming CANR Alumni Board president shares vision for the future
Published on October 9, 2024
Cassaundra (Cass) Edwards ('94, Food Engineering), the newly elected CANR Alumni Board president, is excited to use her platform to support the mission of the college and empower the next generation of leaders -
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – October 9, 2024
Published on October 9, 2024
Apple harvest is wrapping up in the Grand Rapids area. -
West central Michigan apple maturity report – October 9, 2024
Published on October 9, 2024
Aztec Fuji and EverCrisp are being harvested at some sites this week in the West Central region. -
Canadian Garden Study Tour connects people, places and plants
Published on October 9, 2024
MSU Extension Master Gardeners and friends bring back knowledge and experiences to share with others. -
New online program available: Foundations of Effective County Administration
Published on October 9, 2024
This new, self-paced online program builds knowledge, skills, and capacity of new and aspiring county administrative officials to navigate the complexities of county governance with confidence. -
RIPPLE partners with Water Colors Aquarium Gallery to host exotic fish surrender event
Published on October 9, 2024
Do you have aquarium plants or fish you can no longer care for? Surrender unwanted freshwater fish and plants at the RIPPLE event on October 26 at Water Colors Aquarium Gallery in Grand Rapids. -
Horticulture professor receives Outstanding International Horticulturalist Award
Published on October 9, 2024
Guo-Qing Song was honored by The American Society for Horticultural Science for his outstanding contributions to research and teaching -
New MSU Horticulture Gardens Curator poised to build on gardens' legacy
Published on October 8, 2024
This August, CANR welcomed Mason McNair, Ph.D., as the new curator of the MSU Horticulture Gardens. Bringing a lifelong passion for horticulture, McNair seeks to build on the gardens' legacy while expanding programming and accessibility for visitors -
Review your break-even grain prices to secure profits or minimize losses
Published on October 8, 2024
Following another year of declining prices, marketing strategies may need to focus on minimizing losses -
Marketing spotlighted in new season of risk management series from MSU Extension
Published on October 8, 2024
Marketing is the main emphasis of this year’s Farm Policy and Risk Management Series