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Greenhouse crop and container trends from the International Plant Materials Show in Germany
Published on March 26, 2013
Attending the International Plant Materials show in Essen, Germany, provided new ideas for plant material and packing for greenhouse growers. Mini plants, bright containers and alternative shade crops were some highlights. -
Comparative Stability and Resiliency of Ecosystems: Five Centuries of Human Interactions with the Environment on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
Published on February 1, 2011
Coupled natural-human ecosystems now tessellate the terrestrial surface of the Earth. There is little land that is not to some degree a consequence of its human inhabitants. Given the capacity of modern societies to alter both the atmosphere an... -
The Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz is back
Published on June 24, 2020
Organizations across the Great Lakes have teamed up to remind boaters and anglers to clean, drain, and dry their equipment. -
History of dairy cow breeds: Ayrshire
Published on March 24, 2016
Learn more about Ayrshire dairy cattle and other major dairy cattle breeds in the United States. -
West Michigan tree fruit regional report – April 7, 2015
Published on April 7, 2015
Tree fruit development is slightly delayed in west Michigan, but growers should be ready. -
West Michigan tree fruit update – April 24, 2018
Published on April 24, 2018
First signs of spring are here, for a few days anyway. -
Questions and answers about the homeowner products for protecting individual ash trees
Published on May 19, 2006
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Learn a foreign language
Published on July 9, 2020
Learning a foreign language can be a fun, educational way to learn about culture. -
Soybeans tolerant to growth regulator herbicides discussed at breakfast meeting
Published on May 11, 2016
New herbicide-tolerant crops that will expand the weed control options for soybeans have been developed. However, they are not ready for the 2016 season. -
Published Research | Cropping Systems Agronomy
We at the cropping systems lab work on a wide range of agricultural research. Please refer to the list below to learn more about the published research from our lab. For any queries feel free to check the contact lab and email us.
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Perry K.W. Ng
Professor Emeritus, Cereal Science
ngp@msu.edu
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Southeast Michigan Vegetable Update – June 5, 2019
Published on June 5, 2019
More insects are becoming active, though field activity is still limited. -
East Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2020
Published on July 21, 2020
Two precipitation events moved over the region in the past week, bringing some much-needed relief to drought. Summer red and black raspberry and blueberry harvest continues. -
East Michigan fruit crop report – July 25, 2017
Published on July 25, 2017
Spotted wing Drosophila populations are very high for this time of season, and apple maggots are starting to be caught in traps. Hail damage is more common than reported a few weeks ago. -
East Michigan vegetable update – June 10, 2020
Published on June 10, 2020
Ground preparation, planting, irrigating, weed-insect-disease control and harvesting: growers were doing it all this week. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 21, 2022
Published on June 21, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 20-25 millimeters. Hot weather is expected this week. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – June 14, 2022
Published on June 14, 2022
Tree fruit is continuing fruit sizing, with most apples between 20-25 millimeters. Hot weather expected this week. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update — July 19, 2017
Published on July 19, 2017
High dew points and warm, overnight temperatures encourage foliar disease development. Check pre-tassel corn for western bean cutworm, and powdery mildew and downy mildew are appearing in vine crops. -
East Michigan fruit update – Aug. 13, 2019
Published on August 13, 2019
Red Haven peach harvest will begin in the next few days across the region. Many fruit farms have dry soils.