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Michigan vegetable crop report – July 16, 2025
Published on July 17, 2025
Sweet corn season begins while weather brings opportunities and challenges. -
Find out five reliable options for cover cropping after wheat with MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on July 17, 2025
Managing cover crops carefully to avoid unintended consequences that can affect the next crop in the rotation. -
Michigan hop pest report - July 10, 2025
Published on July 14, 2025
Disease pressure is high. Japanese beetle adults are active. -
Michigan hop crop report week of July 10, 2025
Published on July 14, 2025
Growers are optimistic about the 2025 hop crop. -
Rooting the future: The untapped power of cover crops in Michigan vineyards
Published on July 14, 2025
Exploring the role of biodiversity, resilience and regenerative practices in Michigan's wine industry. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 9, 2025
Published on July 10, 2025
Things are growing, being harvested, and disease control time is here in cucurbits. -
White mold and tar spot: Are your fields at risk?
Published on July 10, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on July 17 with Marty Chilvers discussing tar spot and white mold management considerations. -
MSU Extension and Newaygo County Conservation District partner to host Farm Field Day
Published on July 8, 2025
Attend the Newaygo County Farm Field Day on Aug. 19 to learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available. -
Beginning Farmer Field Day held July 22 in west Michigan
Published on July 7, 2025
If you are new to farming or considering starting a farm, this field day is a great opportunity to learn and network. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series first hot topic session of the season
Published on July 2, 2025
MSU Extension’s Virtual Breakfast Series will hold its first hot topic session on July 10, so come with your questions! -
Michigan hop pest report - June 26, 2025
Published on June 30, 2025
Mite numbers are building, corn borer is active and adult rose chafer has begun emerging. -
How-to guide: Larval sampling in cherries to determine spotted wing drosophila infestation
Published on June 27, 2025
New video provides instructions on a quick and easy method for detecting drosophila larvae in your cherry fruits. -
Michigan hop crop report week of June 26, 2025
Published on June 27, 2025
Hops are at the wire and pushing sidearms across much of Michigan. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 25, 2025
Published on June 25, 2025
Vegetable growers are persevering in their work despite the heat wave. -
Current insect pressure and trends discussed on July 3 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on June 24, 2025
Join MSU Extension for the July 3 installment of the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to listen to Chris DiFonzo discuss what insect pressures and patterns she is seeing across the state. -
New digital tool for apple growers: MSU launches MI Fruit Decision website and instructional video
Published on June 20, 2025
The free MI Fruit Decision website contains decision making tools for apple growers to improve pest management programs, now with an easy-to-follow video tutorial. -
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic
Published on June 18, 2025
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers. -
Getting the most from every drop: Irrigation management with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast
Published on June 18, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 26 with irrigation management insights from MSU specialist Younsuk Dong. -
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 18, 2025
Published on June 18, 2025
Rain, storm and heat may take a toll on vegetables in the days ahead. -
National Pollinator Week at MSU – planting for the future
Published on June 16, 2025
The MSU campus is buzzing with activity this summer.
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