News

Cucumber downy mildew disease confirmed in Michigan

Published on July 16, 2021
First detection in 2021 made in Saginaw County.
Potato field day to be held Aug. 5 at Montcalm Research Center

Published on July 6, 2021
Michigan State University and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission are hosting a potato field day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview, Michigan, on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 23, 2021

Published on June 24, 2021
A prolonged period of precipitation is in the forecast for next week, which could slow planting progress and field management processes.
Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!

Published on June 11, 2021
New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs.
Consider drought-motivated irrigation purchases carefully

Published on June 8, 2021
Hot, dry summers sometimes result in quick irrigation investment decisions that may be regretted
Water quality farming “The Bay Way”

Published on June 3, 2021
Learn how a farmer-to-farmer network aims to accelerate nutrient management adoption in the Saginaw River Watershed.
First cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Allegan County

Published on May 27, 2021
Growers are urged to scout early plantings of cucumber and melon for downy mildew.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 26, 2021

Published on May 26, 2021
Much needed rain arrived this week and cooling temperatures should allow more transplanting to occur this week.
Frost and freezing temperatures and ways to protect plants

Published on May 20, 2021
Many locations in Michigan saw multiple freeze and frost events last week. There are numerous ways agricultural producers and home gardeners can protect crops and plants.
2021 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on May 20, 2021
Work continues on new herbicide resistance cases in waterhemp and fall panicum.