News
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Congrats, 2024 Grads!
Published on May 1, 2024
Congratulations to all our Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Graduates! -
Planning for the Unexpected
Published on May 1, 2024
Knowing your context is important on your farm. But what happens when your context changes unexpectedly? No matter how well you plan, make goals, or manage your farm you will experience unexpected weather events. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with corn and nitrogen management after waterlogging
Published on April 30, 2024
Join us May 9 as Alex Lindsey discusses managing corn and nitrogen after waterlogging. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Weather has been tricky the past few weeks for fruit growers. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Most orchards came through the cold weather last week, but there are pockets of isolated damage where temperatures dipped into the mid- to low 20s. Sweet cherries are in bloom. Tart cherries are just showing white. Apples are at early pink. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update - April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Apples are moving into full bloom. -
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 30, 2024
Published on April 30, 2024
Bloom continues with fire blight risk while frost damage is assessed. -
Christmas tree farm report – April 26, 2024
Published on April 29, 2024
Spring work consists of tree planting, preemergent herbicide application and pest management monitoring. -
Michigan AgrAbility to host regional workshop
Published on April 29, 2024
Michigan AgrAbility and the National AgrAbility Program are teaming up to offer an assistive technology professional training in Ann Arbor July 16-18, 2024. -
Smart Gardening messages shared at Escanaba Kiwanis Home & Garden Show/Pancake Feed
Published on April 26, 2024
Michigan Extension Master Gardeners directed showgoers to “don’t guess, soil test” and “don’t fight the site.”