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Reducing heat stress in the field

Published on July 21, 2025
Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan.
Michigan vegetable crop report – July 16, 2025

Published on July 17, 2025
Sweet corn season begins while weather brings opportunities and challenges.
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.
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.
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.