News

Fruit and vegetable growers may be eligible for additional USDA pandemic funds for a limited time

Published on June 27, 2023
Deadlines of programs for losses from 2020 and/or 2021 have been extended to July 14.
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.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 21, 2023

Published on June 21, 2023
Harvests are beginning for some crops, while planting continues. Hot weather brings challenges.
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.
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.
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.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 14, 2023

Published on June 14, 2023
Some lucky growers got some rain Tuesday, and Thursday may bring more, but irrigation is still needed for most farms.
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.