News

8th Annual Michigan Chinook Cup Competition

Published on October 11, 2024
Michigan hop growers should submit hop samples by December 16, 2024.
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on October 11, 2024
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening.
Fall-time farm management decisions and how Michigan State University Extension can help

Published on September 27, 2024
Fall is a great time to review your farm production year’s status and outlook. Free education and resources are available to help make difficult decisions or adjustments for successful farm management.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
Michigan hop crop report week of August 16, 2024

Published on August 16, 2024
Growers look forward to hop harvest.
Michigan hop crop report week of August 1, 2024

Published on August 2, 2024
Warm and humid weather will make way for slightly cooler temperatures next week.
Michigan hop pest report week of August 1, 2024

Published on August 2, 2024
Michigan hopyards remain in a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Growers are encouraged to scout regularly and thoroughly.
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.
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.
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.