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Helping Michigan Concord grape growers compete in a shrinking market

Published on May 8, 2018
New research from MSU is identifying strategies to help growers adjust to high production costs and falling prices for Michigan’s Concord grape growers.
Watering fruit and vegetables — How much do they really need?

Published on May 7, 2018
“How much water should I apply to my plants?” is an often-asked question. The simple answer is – just enough.
Reduce weather-related risks in fruit production with high tunnels

Published on May 7, 2018
Growers are able to diversify the production of high-value fruit by using high tunnels.
Tackle grape disease with new mechanical leaf removal method

Published on April 30, 2018
A new class of leaf removers brings Michigan grape growers new options for managing fruit quality and improving vineyard efficiencies.
High tunnels create microclimates for specialty crops

Published on April 16, 2018
Growers will learn how to optimize high tunnels to alter temps, light, water and wind.
Fruit and vegetable irrigation efficiency featured at 2018 MSU Agriculture Innovation Day

Published on March 29, 2018
Even in a state with abundant water resources like Michigan, fruit and vegetable growers utilize irrigation as an important risk management tool.
MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies

Published on February 28, 2018
Michigan State University (MSU) will host its third annual Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies on June 28 at the MSU Southwest Research and Extension Center.
Investing in dairy cattle precision technologies

Published on August 14, 2017
Investments in dairy cattle precision technologies represent important decisions on dairy farms.
Focus on forages at MSU Ag Innovation Day

Published on August 2, 2017
Educational sessions range from reduced-lignin alfalfa to fitness tracking for cows.
Research findings on reduced-lignin alfalfa featured at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day

Published on July 25, 2017
Research findings from a six-state study on reduced-lignin alfalfa will be featured at Michigan State University Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Forages and the Future.