• Early July crop water needs

  Published on July 7, 2016
  Water use will be lower than expected for early July due to less mature crops.

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  Adequate water supply is the heart of an irrigation system

  Published on August 16, 2023
  Irrigation investments start with securing an adequate water supply that meets the state legal requirements for large-scale water use and minimal potential for conflict with neighbors or adverse resource impacts.

• Three key ideas to remember for entrepreneurial success

  Published on August 8, 2014
  “Eighty percent of new businesses fail” is a long-standing myth.

• Annual Report | Turfgrass

• Prepare for the 2018 cropping season with breakfast meeting series in St. Joseph County

  Published on March 16, 2018
  A breakfast meeting series for field crop producers and agribusiness professionals in southwest Michigan will run March 27 – May 15, 2018, in Centreville.

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  West central Michigan small fruit update - June 14, 2022

  Published on June 14, 2022
  Hot weather conditions will prevail for the next seven days making supplemental irrigation a need for blueberries and strawberries to maintain yield and fruit quality.

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  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.

• MI Ag Ideas to Grow With | MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

  Encompassing many aspects of the agricultural industry and offering a full array of educational sessions for those interested in food and animal production.

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  MSU Extension and Newaygo County Conservation District partner to host Farm Field Day

  Published on July 8, 2025
  Attend the Newaygo County Farm Field Day on Aug. 19 to learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available.

• Watch for white smut on Gaillardia plants

  Published on June 1, 2012
  Begin scouting now for easily recognizable symptoms of white smut in landscape beds and nurseries.

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  Recommendations for harvesting lodged soybeans

  Published on September 16, 2021
  Specific recommendations for reducing losses and improving efficiency when harvesting lodged soybeans.

• Ghosts in the machine: Ways to identify farm food safety risks when you can’t necessarily see them | Agrifood Safety

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  Product Center Names Experienced CEO to Help Bioeconomy Business Startups Ruben Derderian

  Published on August 12, 2009
  To assist entrepreneurs looking to start biofuel, alternative energy or other non-traditional agricultural product companies, the MSU Product Center for Agriculture and Natural Resources named Ruben Derderian associate director.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – Aug. 19, 2021

  Published on August 19, 2021
  Recent warm temperatures and rainfall pushed crop development through the middle of reproductive stages, but drier conditions in the coming week may limit grain fill on lighter rainfed fields.

• Other Resources | Department of Horticulture

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  West central Michigan small fruit update - June 21, 2022

  Published on June 21, 2022
  The heatwave affecting west Michigan is causing sunscald and bronzing in berries, especially in summer strawberries.