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Why test soil in the fall?

Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.
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.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 23, 2023

Published on August 23, 2023
Corn earworms are here. Late-season plantings are being harvested.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 18, 2023

Published on August 18, 2023
Cover crop fertility and late summer disease and insect vigilance.
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.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 9, 2023

Published on August 9, 2023
Growers are controlling late-season pests and ensuring successful harvests.
MSU researchers link auto and dairy industries to explore sustainable climate solutions

Published on August 7, 2023
Renewable electrical energy produced from anaerobic digesters could drive EV charging stations on dairy farms
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 2, 2023

Published on August 2, 2023
Growers are controlling late-season pests and ensuring successful harvests.
Thumb area farm succession planning workshop set for August 30, 2023

Published on August 2, 2023
Join us for a succession planning workshop at Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center on Aug. 30. Speakers in the morning will be followed by time in the afternoon to work on your own farm’s succession plan.
Why macropores can ruin your best intentions with conservation practices

Published on August 1, 2023
Site specific conservation planning is key to managing no-till and cover crops in row crop systems.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 26, 2023

Published on July 26, 2023
Downy mildew is spreading.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 19, 2023

Published on July 19, 2023
Rains have brought on important diseases, some mid-season insects are flying, harvests are picking up.
Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”

Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 12, 2023

Published on July 12, 2023
Rains have brought on important diseases, some mid-season insects are flying, harvests are picking up.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 5, 2023

Published on July 5, 2023
Disease conditions are more prevalent now.
Fire plans prevent harvest season from going up in smoke

Published on June 29, 2023
With most of Michigan in a drought, preventing fires during harvest time is critical.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 28, 2023

Published on June 28, 2023
More frequent rains, mid-summer harvests and ramping up crop protection.
Dean Baas recognized as an NCR-SARE Hero

Published on June 26, 2023
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) celebrates Michigan cover crop advocate.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 21, 2023

Published on June 21, 2023
Harvests are beginning for some crops, while planting continues. Hot weather brings challenges.