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USDA grant will engage Michigan farmers to create trainings for beginning farmers

Published on November 3, 2021
This collaborative project is engaging community-based beginning farmer programs and beginning farmers to create educational resources and trainings for educators in Michigan.
Fall armyworm damage on putting greens

Published on October 21, 2021
Fall armyworms were recently observed causing damage on a research putting green at the MSU Hancock Turfgrass Research Center.
Bee, wasp or hornet nest: Which one is it?

Published on October 12, 2021
Before you go about destroying a nest, you need to determine whether it is a nest of bees, wasps or hornets.
New MSU podcast focuses on agriculture and wildlife interactions

Published on October 12, 2021
The MSU Ag and Wildlife Podcast explores the complex nature of agriculture and wildlife interactions in Michigan.
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 29, 2021

Published on September 29, 2021
This is the last scouting report for the season.
Fall armyworm egg masses hatching now could bring new turf damage soon

Published on September 24, 2021
A fall armyworm outbreak is now causing damage to lawns, golf courses and other turfgrass in some places in Michigan.
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 22, 2021

Published on September 22, 2021
Niagara juice grape harvest is underway in southwest Michigan.
Lenticel damage and other spots in Honeycrisp and other varieties are becoming increasingly problematic

Published on September 22, 2021
There are numerous factors that contribute to lenticel damage and other spots, and research to explain them is ongoing.
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 15, 2021

Published on September 16, 2021
Sugar levels are increasing in wine and juice grapes, but acid levels are still high.
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 8, 2021

Published on September 8, 2021
Grape berry moth numbers are increasing. Damage is becoming more common.