News

Winter malting barley performs well in southern Michigan

Published on August 17, 2017
Preliminary data from the winter malting barley trial at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station shows promising yield results.
Growing degree-day accumulations around Michigan

Published on August 16, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to determine whether heat units where you are located are behind, ahead or even as compared to normal.
Central Michigan field crop update – July 13, 2017

Published on July 13, 2017
Wet conditions persist in central Michigan. Patience is still needed.
Hops and craft beer tour

Published on July 11, 2017
Join MSU and the Michigan Brewers Guild for their annual summer tour on Aug. 4 in Traverse City.
Northeast Michigan field crop update – July 7, 2017

Published on July 7, 2017
Growers welcomed the recent dry weather.
New meteograms now available on MSU Enviroweather

Published on June 9, 2017
Near real-time weather data in graphical format allows users to visualize weather over time.
Northeast Michigan field crop update – June 1, 2017

Published on June 1, 2017
Planting operations are near completion despite scattered wet weather.
Pipeline safety is an important farm issue that can’t be ignored

Published on May 30, 2017
The Pipeline Ag Safety Alliance provides excellent resources to avoid trouble with underground utility lines on your farm.
Early career agribusiness professional development training series available

Published on May 19, 2017
Bridging the Experience Gap is an educational program for young professionals involved in agriculture who want to sharpen their skills and better understand production systems.
Finding the right mix for soil health

Published on May 17, 2017
Explore the below-ground communities that impact soil health at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2017, at the Lake City Research Center.