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MSU Grape School offered in Traverse City and Benton Harbor
Published on January 25, 2019
Explore ways to improve vineyard management, gain in-depth training in pest and disease control, understand grapevine physiology and discuss climate changes. -
Methods to combat diseases in vegetable crops
Published on June 19, 2018
Research on Phytophthora capsici identifies management practices that help prevent the spread of disease in vegetable crops. -
Increasing farm efficiency with best practices for spray application
Published on June 11, 2018
Simple adjustments to farm pesticide application programs can result in huge cost savings for fruit and vegetable growers. -
Supporting bees and other pollinators on your farm
Published on June 6, 2018
Pollinating insects are important to not only the ecosystem of a farm, but are necessary to continue food and seed production. -
Cover crop innovations on vegetable farms: What’s new?
Published on June 5, 2018
Learn about innovative cover cropping strategies for vegetables at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day on June 28. -
High-density peach hedging can boost efficiency, save in labor costs
Published on May 25, 2018
Installing a fruiting wall opens up all sorts of new opportunities for growers. -
Production of cut flowers and vegetables in high-tunnels
Published on May 14, 2018
Why produce flowers and vegetables in a high-tunnel rather than in an open field is certainly a legitimate question. -
Drone technologies: what growers and ag professionals need to know
Published on May 14, 2018
MSU experts to discuss Unmanned Aerial Systems for crop management at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies on June 28, 2018. -
Michigan State University scientists to showcase latest in agricultural research
Published on May 8, 2018
Members of Michigan’s agriculture industry and local residents are invited to attend the upcoming research field days at Michigan State University’s outlying research facilities throughout the state this summer. -
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.
