News
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Michigan hop pest report week of June 6, 2024
Published on June 7, 2024
Michigan hopyards are in a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Scout regularly and thoroughly. -
Michigan chestnut crop report for the week of June 6, 2024
Published on June 7, 2024
Black stem borer is still active. Potato leafhopper and mite levels are building. -
Wheat watchers week of June 3, 2024
Published on June 6, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
Christmas in July: A roundtable discussion on Christmas trees and climate adaptation
Published on June 6, 2024
Join the USDA and MSU Extension to talk about effects of the changing climate on Midwest Christmas tree farms. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 6, 2024
Published on June 6, 2024
Sidedress nitrogen applications began in earnest. Slugs caused severe damage in some no-till soybean fields, leading to replanting of those fields. -
Michigan farms host Soil Health Academies
Published on June 6, 2024
Join MSU Extension and local farmers to learn more about regenerative agriculture. -
Some cultivars of annual plants are pollinator-friendly
Published on June 6, 2024
There is a wide variation in pollinator attractiveness in the most popular annual bedding plants. -
Getting started with beekeeping in Michigan
Published on June 6, 2024
Resources and information for new beekeepers. -
2024 American Bee Research Conference proceedings
Published on June 6, 2024
Conference presentation abstracts highlight current research on beekeeping and honey bee health topics. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – June 5, 2024
Published on June 6, 2024
Low temperatures and rainy conditions slowed down the early start of blueberry growth and development, but they reverted to a more typical tempered one.