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Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 2, 2024

Published on April 2, 2024
Current cool weather has slowed fruit crop development.
2024 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on April 1, 2024
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics.
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 26, 2024

Published on March 26, 2024
This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2024 season.
Educational session recordings for Beginning Farmers now available from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on March 26, 2024
Did you miss the live session? Recordings are now available to view!
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on March 14, 2024
Sign up now to visit an organic farm or learn from organic farmers.
Michigan grape growers should prepare for potential late winter freeze and early spring frost risks

Published on March 11, 2024
Michigan's warming winters bring earlier budbreak in grapevines. This can be beneficial for growth but increases the risk of spring frost damage. Ensure vineyard success in this changing climate by understanding dormancy and implementing frost protection.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 8, 2024
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Improve your drone spraying skills at the Michigan Spray Drone Spring Fly-in Workshop

Published on March 6, 2024
This April event will be for any drone pilots interested in improving their spraying prowess.