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Start gathering agronomy insights for 2024 at the Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update

Published on November 28, 2023
Join MSU Extension for the Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness on Dec. 19, 2023.
Post-harvest vineyard care: Securing uniformity and abundant yields for your next vineyard season

Published on November 21, 2023
Nurture your vines for success. Follow these tips for post-harvest care to ensure consistency and bountiful harvests in the seasons to come.
Risk of irrigation water on the road

Published on August 25, 2023
The risk associated with irrigation water on the road depends on the pressure and volume of water hitting the road and amount of traffic encountering it.
The Importance of checking irrigation system uniformity

Published on August 18, 2023
Evaluating and retrofitting your irrigation system can help to improve irrigation water use efficiency.
Adequate water supply is the heart of an irrigation system

Published on August 16, 2023
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.
MSU Extension hosts second annual Blueberry Research Field Day

Published on July 18, 2023
Join Michigan State University Extension for this blueberry-focused event on Sept. 6 in Fennville.
Consider water source when irrigating vegetables during dry conditions

Published on June 20, 2023
Phytophthora capsici can be introduced to crops when irrigating with surface water.
June crop water needs

Published on June 15, 2023
If soils are depleted of moisture beneath the developing plants, irrigators need to supply enough water to help establishing roots grow down into natural soil moisture.
Drought resources for Michigan farmers

Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.
Irrigation trends in Michigan

Published on June 6, 2023
A look at trends in the number of irrigated acres and overall irrigation water use.