MSU Extension Organic Agriculture

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – June 10, 2020

  Published on June 10, 2020
  Be on guard for an earlier than normal foliar disease season and migratory insects.

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  Michigan hop report – June 9, 2020

  Published on June 9, 2020
  Growers are reporting substantial potato leafhopper pressure and the first flight of European corn borer.

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  Irrigation season: Start with inspections and repairs

  Published on June 3, 2020
  Running through a checklist of inspections and repairs for each irrigation system greatly improves the chance of being able to start irrigating the day the crop needs it.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – June 3, 2020

  Published on June 3, 2020
  A week of warm weather helps plants grow but may cause unseasonably early disease development.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – June 3, 2020

  Published on June 3, 2020
  Should be a busy week of planting with good moisture and growing conditions.

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  West central Michigan vegetable update – June 3, 2020

  Published on June 3, 2020
  Insect pest activity is starting to increase in some crops.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – June 3, 2020

  Published on June 3, 2020
  Cooperative weather has allowed growers to stay on schedule.

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  MSU Student Organic Farm offers two programs for beginning and aspiring farmers

  Published on June 2, 2020
  Sign up now for the online MSU Farm Business Plan Accelerator or the 2021 Organic Farmer Training Program.

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  MSU Student Organic Farm 2019 Annual Report

  Published on June 2, 2020
  MSU Student Organic Farm enhances scholarship, research, and education in the MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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  Managing hop powdery mildew in Michigan in 2020

  Published on May 28, 2020
  Fungicides applied for powdery mildew can help growers avoid a number of damaging cone diseases.