News

The Importance of checking irrigation system uniformity

Published on August 18, 2023
Evaluating and retrofitting your irrigation system can help to improve irrigation water use efficiency.
Adequate water supply is the heart of an irrigation system

Published on August 16, 2023
Irrigation investments start with securing an adequate water supply that meets the state legal requirements for large-scale water use and minimal potential for conflict with neighbors or adverse resource impacts.
Cover crop considerations for vegetables

Published on August 2, 2023
Integrating cover crops into your vegetable rotation can offer many benefits for crop and soil health.
Thumb area farm succession planning workshop set for August 30, 2023

Published on August 2, 2023
Join us for a succession planning workshop at Saginaw Valley Extension and Research Center on Aug. 30. Speakers in the morning will be followed by time in the afternoon to work on your own farm’s succession plan.
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.