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Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 26, 2024
Published on March 26, 2024
This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2024 season. -
Promoting health and productivity through ergonomic practices for farming and gardening
Published on March 26, 2024
Reduce strain, prevent injuries, and enhance productivity on the farm and in the garden. -
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases. -
Water management is important for reducing phosphorus loss
Published on March 26, 2024
Soil health alone will not achieve our water quality goal. Nutrient management is a good start, but it needs to be stacked with water management to achieve our water quality goal. -
Educational session recordings for Beginning Farmers now available from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on March 26, 2024
Did you miss the live session? Recordings are now available to view! -
New this year, MSU Extension holds a field crops scouting school
Published on March 26, 2024
This scouting school is designed for interns and entry level scouts to learn the basics of identification, walking patterns and scouting tools. -
Hands-on program for beginning vegetable growers held April 13 in Imlay City
Published on March 25, 2024
Learn how to start your own vegetable farm and hear from experienced vegetable growers. -
Need tips to tackle field ruts? Tune into Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on March 28!
Published on March 21, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on March 28 for an engaging conversation on handling (and preventing) field ruts and compaction this upcoming season. -
Use GDDTracker to schedule applications to turfgrass
Published on March 21, 2024
Using growing degree days is a valuable tool for predicting pest outbreaks and scheduling applications. -
Cover Crop Termination Field Day to be hosted at the MSU Agronomy Farm
Published on March 21, 2024
Join Christy Sprague and Karen Renner April 24 for the latest recommendations on effective cover crop termination.