MSU Extension

Agriculture & Agribusiness

Programming

Strengthening Michigan's Vegetables Industry

Impacts

Consumer Horticulture: Gardening in Michigan

Published on August 9, 2018

The actions of home gardeners positively or negatively impact important aspects of a sustainable future such as water quality, food security, healthy soils and pollinator protection.

Field Crop Production: Impacting Field Crop and Forage Production Systems

Published on August 9, 2018

Michigan is unique in its diversity of fresh water resources, climate zones and soil textures.

Fruit Production: Spotted Winged Drosophila

Published on December 22, 2016

Since the invasive insect pest spotted wing Drosophila (SWD) (Drosophila suzukii) arrived in Michigan in 2010, it has been a major concern for Michigan fruit industries.

Vegetable Production: Impacting Michigan's Vegetable Industry

Published on December 22, 2016

The state’s climate and soils make it possible to grow vegetables in every county; however, commercial production is in specific areas that have a long history of fresh or processing production.

Animal Agriculture: Impacting Animal Health and Wellbeing

Published on December 22, 2016

As stewards of agriculture, livestock producers are continuously focused on improving production and minimizing risks. Animal health is one area producers are always striving to improve.

Ornamental Horticulture: Increasing Profitability and Sustainability of Michigan’s Ornamental Plant Industry

Published on December 22, 2016

Climate, soils and a centralized location to markets make Michigan a national leader in producing greenhouse-grown plant material, landscape nursery stock and Christmas trees.

Fruit Production: Impacting the Michigan Fruit Industry

Published on December 22, 2016

Michigan is a major producer of apples, blueberries, cherries, grapes and many other fruit crops.

Agribusiness Management: Helping Farm Business Owners Become Better Operators

Published on December 21, 2016

Challenges that face the agricultural industry include food safety, volatile prices, aging population of active farmers, tax law, weather-related disasters, labor availability and retention, credit availability and cost.

Agriculture & Agribusiness Programming Reports

Agribusiness Management: Helping Michigan Farm Businesses Stay Competitive

Published on December 22, 2016
Animal Agriculture: Delivering Timely Animal Health and Wellbeing Programs

Published on December 22, 2016
Consumer Horticulture: Public gardening education to improve lives and communities while protecting Michigan’s natural resources

Published on December 22, 2016

Field Crop Production: Field Crop Research and Education Delivered Locally

Published on December 22, 2016
Fruit Production: Delivering Timely Fruit Production Programs

Published on December 22, 2016
Ornamental Horticulture: Programming to Increase Profitability and Sustainability of Michigan’s Ornamental Plant Industry

Published on December 22, 2016

Vegetable Production: Programs to Strengthen Michigan’s Vegetable Industry

Published on December 22, 2016

Agriculture & Agribusiness