MSU Extension Vegetables

News

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  Postharvest hopyard considerations

  Published on September 22, 2020
  With harvest wrapping up, many growers are thinking about preparing their hopyards for winter and planning for next year.

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  Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.

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  4th annual Michigan Chinook Cup

  Published on September 18, 2020
  Hop Growers of Michigan members encouraged to save a brewer’s cut sample for the competition.

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  East Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020

  Published on September 9, 2020
  A cooling weather pattern has customers anxious for canning vegetables and fall flavors. This is the last regular field season report for 2020.

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  Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020

  Published on September 9, 2020
  Harvest continues for many crops. Quality is generally good but cool weather and rains are impacting warm-season crops.

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  Michigan potato late blight forecast – Sept. 9 2020

  Published on September 9, 2020
  No late blight reported. Weather-based risk is medium throughout Michigan.

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  Irrigate all the way to the end

  Published on September 9, 2020
  August drought conditions will have many irrigating into September.

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  Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Sept. 9, 2020

  Published on September 9, 2020
  Cool temperatures bring big changes to warm season vegetable crops.

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  MSU hosts Vegetable and Root Crop Virtual Field Day

  Published on September 5, 2020
  Educators and researchers showcase research on the farms of West Michigan vegetable growers, where they live and work

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  Michigan State University strengthens commitment to Michigan bees and beekeepers with two new positions

  Published on August 28, 2020
  Meghan Milbrath and Ana Heck’s new job assignments will boost pollinator outreach and research at MSU.