Sample News

East Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020

Published on September 2, 2020
Gala are maturing quickly in this hot summer, with McIntosh being a few days behind. Fruit size has taken on a good swell from recent rains.
Michigan grape scouting report – Sept. 2, 2020

Published on September 2, 2020
With harvest approaching, keep clusters protected from insects and rots. Watch your preharvest intervals.
Final Field Crops Virtual Breakfast for the season to focus on industrial hemp production

Published on September 2, 2020
Join us for the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on Sept. 10 with MSU agronomist Kurt Thelen to discuss industrial hemp research and production.
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Sept. 2, 2020

Published on September 2, 2020
Gala maturity is advancing rapidly. Recent rains are helping fruit to size.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 1, 2020

Published on September 2, 2020
Apples are sizing up nicely, and the predicted weather conditions look favorable for improving color.
MSU awarded grant to expand career education opportunities in food, agriculture, and natural resources fields

Published on September 1, 2020
This three year effort will support urban Michigan students and teachers through the development of food, agriculture, and natural resources curricula and five Jr. MANRRS chapters.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – Sept. 1, 2020

Published on September 1, 2020
Fall harvest is progressing well. Brown marmorated stink bug numbers are increasing.
Smuts and bunts of small grains

Published on September 1, 2020
Learn more about dwarf bunt and common bunt, also known as stinking smut, and their management.
Michigan potato late blight forecast – Aug. 27, 2020

Published on August 27, 2020
No late blight reported. Weather-based risk is medium throughout Michigan.
Corn silage mycotoxins: Invitation to submit new samples and 2019 results

Published on August 27, 2020
Submit samples of corn silage for a free mycotoxin analysis as part of MSU research survey.