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Community partnership results in “Shared Abundance”

Published on July 13, 2023
Northwest Lower Michigan has developed into a thriving food system—the book “Shared Abundance” details the community partnerships that made it happen.
Managing heat stress in the feedlot with nutrition

Published on July 12, 2023
In addition to amenities that can cool cattle, nutritional considerations may be another means to help manage heat stress in feedlot cattle.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 12, 2023

Published on July 12, 2023
Promising grape growth and pest and disease challenges in Michigan vineyards.
July weather results in peak water use for most field crops

Published on July 12, 2023
Be prepared if rain falls short.
Renovation in perennial strawberry fields

Published on July 11, 2023
Renovation is a key step after harvest to ensure maximum yields next summer.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2023

Published on July 11, 2023
With ripe fruit comes ripe rots and ripe insect pests.
New farm manager named at MSU Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center

Published on July 10, 2023
MSU alumnus Dan Bacheler has been tabbed as farm manager at the Traverse City-based research station.
Concentrate feeding strategies for maximizing performance in automated milking systems

Published on July 7, 2023
The advancement of automated milking systems presents an opportunity to optimize cow nutrition through tailored separate concentrate feeding.
Soil health gains from manure

Published on July 7, 2023
Recent and ongoing research highlights the impact of manure applications on soil health.
Lawn turf update - July 6, 2023

Published on July 6, 2023
Lawns have recovered following the dry conditions the last couple months but now many diseases are appearing.