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  • Beginning Fruit

    Published on February 21, 2024

    Nothing compares to farm fresh fruit, but growing fruit can be a little more complicated than one would initially think. This session will cover the basics of fruit production and dispel some common myths that viral videos might have led you to believe

  • Filter Method for Sampling for Spotted Wing Drosophila Larvae

    Published on April 11, 2024

    This video provides instructions for how to use a reusable coffee filter to monitor ripe blueberries for spotted wing drosophila larvae.

  • Influences of overwintering conditions and seasonal relative humidity on SWD populations

    Published on February 6, 2020

    Dr. Rufus Isaacs of the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University talks about how environmental factors influence spotted wing drosophila (SWD) populations.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 12, 2026

    Published on May 12, 2026

    An agricultural weather update that reviews recent weather events and temperature and precipitation totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks to help Michigan farmers anticipate field conditions and plan operations.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 5, 2026

    Published on May 5, 2026

    An agricultural weather update that reviews recent weather events and temperature and precipitation totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks to help Michigan farmers anticipate field conditions and plan operations.

  • 2023 Making It In Michigan Barrier Buster Award: Hallstedt Homestead Cherries

    Published on April 20, 2023

    The MSU Product Center recognized Hallstedt Homestead Cherries with the 2023 Barrier Buster Award at the Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 19, 2026

    Published on May 19, 2026

    An agricultural weather update that reviews recent weather events and temperature and precipitation totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks to help Michigan farmers anticipate field conditions and plan operations.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 26, 2026

    Published on May 26, 2026

    An agricultural weather update that reviews recent weather events and temperature and precipitation totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks to help Michigan farmers anticipate field conditions and plan operations.

  • What is AgrAbility?

    Published on February 24, 2026

    The vision of the National AgrAbility Project is to enhance the quality of life for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities. In partnership with Easterseals MORC and Michigan State University, Michigan AgrAbility provides help to farmers with chronic health conditions. Together, we're helping individuals continue working while also supporting their families.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 9, 2026

    Published on June 9, 2026

    An agricultural weather update that reviews recent weather events and temperature and precipitation totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks to help Michigan farmers anticipate field conditions and plan operations.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 2, 2026

    Published on June 2, 2026

    An agricultural weather update that reviews recent weather events and temperature and precipitation totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks to help Michigan farmers anticipate field conditions and plan operations.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 16, 2026

    Published on June 16, 2026

    An agricultural weather update that reviews recent weather events and temperature and precipitation totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks to help Michigan farmers anticipate field conditions and plan operations.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 23, 2026

    Published on June 23, 2026

    An agricultural weather update that reviews recent weather events and temperature and precipitation totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks to help Michigan farmers anticipate field conditions and plan operations.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 30, 2026

    Published on June 30, 2026

    An agricultural weather update that reviews recent weather events and temperature and precipitation totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks to help Michigan farmers anticipate field conditions and plan operations.

  • Mar 12

    Need Help with Bulletins Live! Two?

    March 12, 2025 8:30AM – 10:30AM Saginaw County MSU Extension Office, 723 Emerson Street, Saginaw, MI 48607

    Pesticide labels now require applicators to check EPA's Bulletins Live! Two system. This training consists of an educational session on Bulletins Live! Two followed by one-on-one training on using the system for updated bulletins and use limitations.

  • Mar 25

    West Central Spring Horticulture Meeting 2025

    March 25, 2025 9:00AM – 3:30PM Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. West Central Michigan Horticulture Research & Extension Center, 5185 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420

    Attendees will hear updated information on growing practices, disease management and produce safety in tree fruit systems.

  • Aug 13

    2024 Farming for the Future Field Day

    August 13, 2024 10:00AM – 3:45PM Registration begins at 9:30 am West Central Michigan Research & Extension Center, 5185 N Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420

    This field day will showcase tools and techniques that will allow attendees to dig deeper into irrigation, ground cover and soil.

  • Aug 28

    Unconventional Fruit Working Group 04: Nutrition Management - Virtual Meetup

    August 28, 2024 12:30PM – 1:30PM Online

    This is a free virtual meetup group for fruit farmers who grow fruit using non-conventional practices, including but not limited to organic farmers.

  • Feb 23

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

    February 23, 2026 – March 5, 2026 Zoom

    Unique virtual experience encompassing many aspects of the agricultural industry

  • Mar 14

    2024 West Central Spring Horticulture Meeting

    March 14, 2024 9:00AM – 5:00PM Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. West Michigan Research & Extension Center 5185 N. Oceana Dr., Hart, MI 49420

    Attendees will hear updated information on insect, disease and growing practices in tree fruit production.