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Introducing weekly crop water use reports for irrigation scheduling

Published on July 2, 2024
Weekly crop water use recommendations offer irrigators scientifically based guidance on how much irrigation water to apply when rainfall is insufficient.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 26, 2024

Published on June 26, 2024
Vegetables abound as harvest begins to hit its stride this season. Rains are bringing increased disease pressure.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 19, 2024

Published on June 19, 2024
The heat wave is accelerating crop growth and pest activity.
New prairie strip partial budget tool

Published on June 18, 2024
What does it cost to convert cropland to prairie strips?
Veggie Vibes Social Time, Third Tuesdays at Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center

Published on June 18, 2024
Visit the MSU research farm outside Benton Harbor and learn about vegetables and vegetable production from peers and experts in a social walk-about setting.
First 2024 cucurbit downy mildew spores identified in air samples in Saginaw County

Published on June 17, 2024
Growers are urged to scout cucumbers and melons and check the Downy Mildew News website for updates.
Water use reporting: Making it easy to record with irrigation scheduling tools

Published on June 14, 2024
As the April 1 deadline for past year water use reporting for irrigation and other large water uses came and went, many producers are reminded of the value of keeping good records within their water management.
Aerial application: A sign of spring crop production

Published on June 13, 2024
Aerial applications are valuable for timing pest management regardless of soil conditions.
Michigan vegetable crop report – June 12, 2024

Published on June 12, 2024
Vegetable crops and pests are progressing.
New MSU research projects supported by sustainable agriculture funds

Published on June 10, 2024
Two new projects will be funded by the Bayer New Initiatives Fund for Sustainable Agriculture and the Sustainable Michigan Fund.