News

Disease detected on cukes in Saginaw County: Several counties have positive cucurbit downy mildew spores in air samples

Published on July 19, 2023
All Michigan cucumber and melon growers should employ effective downy mildew fungicides immediately.
Bee Palooza

Published on July 18, 2023
After a three year hiatus, Bee Palooza 2023 returns. Presented by the Entomology Department at Michigan State University, Bee Palooza is a free event for all ages where everyone can “bee” a scientist.
What if the Farm Bill PLC program had a declining price clause?

Published on July 14, 2023
A potential new option to increase support provided by the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program.
Renovation in perennial strawberry fields

Published on July 11, 2023
Renovation is a key step after harvest to ensure maximum yields next summer.
Fire plans prevent harvest season from going up in smoke

Published on June 29, 2023
With most of Michigan in a drought, preventing fires during harvest time is critical.
Dean Baas recognized as an NCR-SARE Hero

Published on June 26, 2023
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) celebrates Michigan cover crop advocate.
Helping your farm manage drought concerns and pesticide costs

Published on June 21, 2023
MSU Extension adds new decision tool to help consider costs of pesticide strategies.
Consider water source when irrigating vegetables during dry conditions

Published on June 20, 2023
Phytophthora capsici can be introduced to crops when irrigating with surface water.
Electrical weed control in vegetables and field crops

Published on June 20, 2023
Electrical weed control is an emerging method for managing late-season, escaped and herbicide-resistant weeds in organic and conventional fields.
June crop water needs

Published on June 15, 2023
If soils are depleted of moisture beneath the developing plants, irrigators need to supply enough water to help establishing roots grow down into natural soil moisture.