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Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop
Published on October 9, 2023
Participants at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2024 IR-4 food-use research program. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization update from IR-4 Food Use Workshop
Published on October 9, 2023
The 2024 meeting in Milwaukee set research priorities for the 2025 field program. Projects prioritized address fruits, vegetables, nuts, field and oil crops, herbs, and other miscellaneous crops in the U.S. and Canada. -
New farm manager named at MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
Published on October 2, 2023
Michael de Schaaf has been named farm manager effective Oct. 1. -
New USDA funding supports mentors for farmers transitioning to organic production
Published on October 2, 2023
Sign up now to be a paid mentor or mentee in the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. -
Safeguarding Southwest Michigan grape growers: The Grapevine Insurance Program
Published on September 19, 2023
Crop insurance is available in select Michigan counties, deadline for signup is November 1, 2023. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting. -
Michigan grape scouting report – September 6, 2023
Published on September 6, 2023
It's time for harvest, and growers are looking forward to a bountiful yield. -
A century of soil testing in Michigan
Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century. -
Michigan grape scouting report – August 30, 2023
Published on August 30, 2023
As September approaches, Michigan grape growers must focus on disease and bird management to protect their clusters. Sour rot is a major concern, and growers should be vigilant in their scouting efforts. -
Why test soil in the fall?
Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.