News

Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023

Published on April 21, 2023
MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center.
Fat Baby Hot Sauce recognized with the MSU Product Center’s 2023 Value-Added Agricultural Product Award

Published on April 20, 2023
Fat Baby’s farm-to-table hot sauce is made from hot peppers grown in Clare County, Michigan.
Poison hemlock identification and control

Published on April 20, 2023
Poison hemlock is a potentially dangerous weed found in Michigan, and identifying it is the first step in controlling it.
Irrigation season: Start with inspections and repairs

Published on April 19, 2023
Running through a checklist of inspections and repairs for each irrigation system greatly improves the chance of being able to start irrigating the day the crop needs it.
Still time to report large or significant water use

Published on April 14, 2023
Agricultural water users in both Indiana and Michigan have until at least June 1 to report their water use for water sources with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute or greater.
Webinar on retraining and upskilling workers on produce safety best practices

Published on April 6, 2023
Free lunchtime webinar on April 12 will offer practical information and tips to help employers train their employees.
New bulletin on renting farmland available from MSU Extension

Published on April 6, 2023
Bulletin E-3427 offers guidance on navigating the land renting process.
MSU lab plays pivotal role in protecting Michigan’s vegetable crops

Published on March 28, 2023
AgBioResearch Scientist Zsofia Szendrei uses novel procedure to test for damaging plant disease aster yellows
Farm manager named at MSU West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center in Hart

Published on March 22, 2023
Ashley Fleser has been named the first full-time farm manager at the station, tasked with providing an optimal research environment, building community relationships, and enhancing grower education.
How insects survive cold: The potential effect of a mild winter

Published on March 14, 2023
Large insect populations are possible this year, but many factors determine overwintering survival and success.