College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

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  Soybean planting considerations for maximum profits

  Published on April 21, 2022
  Matching planting time with other management decisions can increase yield while minimizing input costs.

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  Using growing degree days in making corn hybrid maturity selections

  Published on February 19, 2026
  Growing degree day information can help better match seasonal heat accumulation for your location with corn hybrid maturity.

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  Southwest Michigan Fruit Report – April 21, 2015

  Published on April 21, 2015
  Stone fruit bloom has begun. Cooler weather should slow plants down with frost risk towards the weekend.

• Monitoring and management strategies for cherry fruit fly in 2009

  Published on June 30, 2009
  

• HRT 451: Biotechnology Applications for Plant Breeding and Genetics

  Interdepartmental-enroll in CSS 451. Principles, concepts, and techniques of agricultural plant biotechnology. Recombinant DNA technology, plant molecular biology and transformation in relation to plant improvement.

• Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 14, 2013

  Published on May 14, 2013
  Freeze injury from the May 13 cold snap is being seen in tree and small fruits by some southeast Michigan fruit growers.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – June 9, 2015

  Published on June 9, 2015
  Predicted stormy and wet conditions will be challenging for preventing disease infections this week.

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  Options for sourcing 1-MCP

  Published on March 7, 2024
  Competition in the marketplace for 1-MCP is growing as new sources of this potent apple ripening inhibitor proliferate.

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  Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 15, 2025

  Published on July 16, 2025
  Blueberry and raspberry harvests continue while early peaches and apples come to market.

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  Vegetable storage for extended marketing

  Published on November 13, 2017
  Whether holding items in storage throughout the main production season, or extending the marketing season into the winter, proper handling and storage techniques will help maintain quality of harvested crops.

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  Find the right water testing lab for Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule compliance

  Published on April 14, 2020
  Although the Food Safety Modernization Act has added new testing methods to the approval list, finding the right lab still isn't easy. Use this map to find a lab near you.

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  Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – May 3, 2022

  Published on May 3, 2022
  Cool, dry conditions last week, but expect rain and warming temperatures by the weekend and next week.

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  Northwest Michigan fruit update – May 13, 2025

  Published on May 14, 2025
  Sweet cherries are in full bloom, and tart cherries are close behind at 50% bloom. Apples are at pink, and growers are busy with bloom activities.

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  Oat and pea forage combinations

  Published on August 18, 2016
  The maturity of forage pea and oat varieties, relative to each other, makes a difference in the final quality of harvested forage.

• Northwest Michigan fruit regional report – April 26, 2016

  Published on April 26, 2016
  Temperatures are predicted to be cooler than normal. Despite green tissue visible on most tree fruits, development will move slowly for the next seven to 10 days.

• Feb 7

  Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days 2024

  February 7, 2024 – February 8, 2024 The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College, 2755 E. Napier Avenue Benton Harbor MI, Michigan 49022

  Michiana's premier event for fruit and vegetable growers returns February 7-8, 2024

• The challenges of disease control during rainy spells

  Published on June 10, 2008
  

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  Back to school with Farm to School: Tips for school nutrition staff

  Published on August 22, 2016
  School nutrition professionals can have a positive influence on a student’s lunch choices.

• Tips on buying quantities for food preservation: Asking for seconds

  Published on September 27, 2013
  You can ask at your local farmers market or farm stand for their less photogenic produce. These are often called “seconds” because they don’t match the look of first quality produce but contain all the flavor and nutritional value.

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  Grant Increases Habitat for Pollinators Across Michigan

  Published on July 27, 2023
  Meghan Milbrath, Ph.D., was awarded NCR-SARE grant to work with farmers to improve habitat for pollinators.