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Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 30, 2020
Published on July 30, 2020
Hot and dry…have we heard that before? The southwest region is now being categorized as “abnormally dry,” and rainfed crops will continue to struggle with little precipitation in the coming week. -
White mold management in Michigan dry beans
Published on July 22, 2020
Each year, white mold is the most yield limiting disease in Michigan dry beans. Learn what to watch for and how to protect yield. -
Central Michigan field crop update – July 16, 2020
Published on July 17, 2020
Crop, pest, financial and stress management update. -
Breeding fast cooking beans as a healthy food option
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU Researcher Karen Cichy studies the genetic selection of dry bean seed traits related to consumer acceptance and nutritional quality -
Master bean breeder readies for retirement
Published on July 1, 2020
James Kelly has led the bean breeding and genetics program at MSU for four decades -
Moving MSU dry bean breeding forward
Published on July 1, 2020
Francisco Gomez is a new researcher in MSU's dry bean breeding and genetics program -
Giving back to growers
Published on July 1, 2020
Linda Hanson earned her master’s at Michigan State University. Now, she’s helping the growers who helped her as a student. -
Studying the effects of increasing heat stress on plants
Published on July 1, 2020
Gregg Howe and Tom Sharkey, University Distinguished Professors, are studying the effects heat has on plant health. -
MSU to host agriculture and natural resources field days from afar
Published on July 1, 2020
Events will showcase ongoing research projects, provide timely information to producers -
Central Michigan field crop update – June 11, 2020
Published on June 11, 2020
Disaster relief resources are available.