News

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.
First 2023 cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Bay County

Published on June 14, 2023
Growers are urged to scout cucumbers and melons and check the website for updates.
Surviving the dry spell: MSU Extension's drought website provides vital resources

Published on June 8, 2023
Drought conditions are always troubling, but MSU Extension resources are available to help producers and landowners make the best management decisions for them.
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host research center field days this summer

Published on June 6, 2023
The public is invited to learn about research and programming that impact Michigan food and natural resources
Irrigation trends in Michigan

Published on June 6, 2023
A look at trends in the number of irrigated acres and overall irrigation water use.
MSU Extension requests farmer assistance in completing QuickBooks survey

Published on May 25, 2023
Help MSU Extension build QuickBooks resources that will help you optimize your financial records.
MSU Extension educators visit Washington D.C.

Published on May 24, 2023
Local Extension educators visited Congressional offices to share about their work with Michigan agricultural producers as well as the impact our food safety programs have on volunteers and professionals.
Track cabbage maggot progress with Enviroweather’s degree day forecaster

Published on May 23, 2023
New Enviroweather tool for timing cabbage maggot management.
Considerations for irrigating wheat

Published on May 22, 2023
Irrigating winter wheat or rye is a tool to help double crop growers.
A tale of two cutworms: Cutworm control in asparagus

Published on May 3, 2023
Spring time is cutworm time in asparagus. Learn about their biology and control.