News

Rose chafer management for vineyards

Published on June 13, 2017
These damaging beetles are being reported around the state.
New meteograms now available on MSU Enviroweather

Published on June 9, 2017
Near real-time weather data in graphical format allows users to visualize weather over time.
Finding the right mix for soil health

Published on May 17, 2017
Explore the below-ground communities that impact soil health at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2017, at the Lake City Research Center.
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 15, 2017

Published on May 15, 2017
Warm and dry weather mean optimum conditions for planting operations and a time to catch up.
Northeast Michigan field crop update – May 11, 2017

Published on May 11, 2017
As fields dry, soil preparation and planting begin.
Central Michigan field crop update – May 11, 2017

Published on May 11, 2017
Weather pattern change brings favorable planting conditions, but patience is still needed.
Balance Flexx rotation restrictions changed for planting dry edible beans

Published on May 11, 2017
Growers who applied Balance Flexx in 2016 should not rotate to dry edible beans in 2017.
Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts

Published on April 24, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?”
Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

Published on April 19, 2017
New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.
Respirator guidelines to meet new Worker Protection Standards

Published on April 10, 2017
Growers will need a medical evaluation and respirator fit test to handle and apply some pesticides this season.