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Manipulating insect behavior to improve pest management in orchards
Published on May 8, 2018
New innovations in pest management can be leveraged in tree fruit orchards to manipulate insect behavior and reduce pesticide use. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies offers credits for ag prof
Published on April 30, 2018
The third annual MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies will take place on June 28 at the MSU Southwest Research and Extension Center. -
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 at the MSU Southwest Research and Extension Center -
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.