News
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How to keep your crop field from becoming a wildlife food plot
Published on March 12, 2019
Free webinar on March 22, 2019, will educate growers on how to manage wildlife populations to protect field crops.
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Winery legislation meeting held April 3 in Traverse City
Published on March 8, 2019
Learn how the recent legislative changes may impact your winery and tasting room directly from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission’s Enforcement and Licensing Divisions.
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Preseason fruit IPM meetings to be held March 18 and 21 in southwest Michigan
Published on March 7, 2019
Preseason update for fruit growers on pest and disease control strategies for the 2019 growing season.
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Weekly fruit IPM meetings in southwest Michigan start April 15
Published on March 7, 2019
Monday updates keep fruit growers current on pest and disease control developments during the growing season.
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Updated 2019 registered pesticide list for Michigan chestnut producers
Published on March 6, 2019
Updated “Michigan Chestnut Management Guide” available for chestnut growers through Michigan State University Extension.
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Adequate water supply is the heart of an irrigation system
Published on March 4, 2019
Irrigation investments start with securing an adequate water supply that meets the state legal requirements for large scale water use and minimal potential for conflict with neighbors or adverse resource impacts.
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Meeting the Michigan or Indiana water use reporting requirements
Published on March 4, 2019
Agricultural water users in Michigan and Indiana with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute or more need to report their water use by April 1.
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Remote sensing and drone technology update on March 21
Published on March 1, 2019
This workshop will address how to utilize advanced remote sensing technologies to simplify farm operations and improve economic returns.
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Pollinator Health Meetings to provide update on Great Lakes Pollinator Health Project
Published on February 22, 2019
Three regional meetings will share how to support and build on local efforts to improve pollinator health based on MSU research and findings.
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Peaches in west central Michigan are in good condition heading into 2019 growing season
Published on February 22, 2019
Spans of subzero temperatures across the state in the second half of January have not significantly impacted peach growers in west central Michigan.
