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Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
Registration open for MSU Extension Specialty Cut Flower Farm Tour

Published on July 31, 2024
Don’t miss your chance to explore stunning local cut flower farms, learn from experts, and meet fellow flower growers this summer.
The buzz on the new insect/arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics

Published on July 26, 2024
Following the retirement of Howard “Bugman” Russell, Sarah Hughson has begun her role as the new insect/arthropod diagnostician.
Downy mildew confirmed on cucumbers in eight Michigan counties

Published on July 19, 2024
Growers are urged to implement an aggressive fungicide program immediately.
Disease detected on cukes in Washtenaw County: Several counties have positive cucurbit downy mildew spores in air samples

Published on July 3, 2024
All Michigan cucumber and melon growers should employ effective downy mildew fungicides immediately.
What bug chewed on my plants last night?

Published on June 27, 2024
Under cover of darkness, a variety of animals might chew on your leaves. So how do you know who to blame and what to do about it?
Box tree moth quarantine covers 12 southern Michigan counties

Published on June 19, 2024
The regulated area for box tree moth includes 12 southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair.
First 2024 cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Saginaw County

Published on June 17, 2024
Growers are urged to scout cucumbers and melons and check the Downy Mildew News website for updates.
New box tree moth compliance agreement for quarantine counties

Published on June 13, 2024
A new compliance agreement will allow the shipment of Buxus outside of counties under Michigan’s box tree moth interior quarantine.
Some cultivars of annual plants are pollinator-friendly

Published on June 6, 2024
There is a wide variation in pollinator attractiveness in the most popular annual bedding plants.