News

Nematode diagnostics, a changing of the guard at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics

Published on October 7, 2022
Long-time nematology diagnostician, Fred Warner, has retired and testing continues under the direction of Angie Tenney.
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2022 IR-4 Food Use Workshop

Published on September 30, 2022
Participants at the 2022 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2023 IR-4 food-use research program.
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program now in Detroit and East Lansing

Published on September 16, 2022
New partnership with Keep Growing Detroit leads to a hands-on learning site.
Michigan potato late blight detected on September 14, 2022

Published on September 15, 2022
Late blight reported in three additional commercial potato fields in Montcalm County, Michigan.
Start planning your nutrient needs now

Published on September 12, 2022
Fertilizer Planning Resources Available from MSU Extension.
2022 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on September 10, 2022
Each year new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics
Michigan potato late blight detected on September 6 and 7, 2022

Published on September 8, 2022
Potato late blight reported in two commercial field areas in Montcalm County, Michigan.
Grants available for sustainable agriculture research and education

Published on September 6, 2022
SARE annual grant request issued.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 31, 2022

Published on August 31, 2022
With classes starting up again and many of our vegetable specialists involved with that, this is the last big weekly report of the season.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 24, 2022

Published on August 24, 2022
Abnormally dry and moderate drought conditions in the Bay and Thumb area of Michigan have made for an excellent vegetable season thus far. Other areas of the state have received fairly well-timed rains, and sometimes too much.