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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 28, 2025

  Published on August 28, 2025
  White mold and sudden death syndrome are starting to become visible in soybeans. Corn is approaching black layer.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 9, 2020

  Published on July 9, 2020
  Drought conditions across much of the Corn Belt have hit Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Rainfall is needed before we reach critical growth stages in our major crops.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 23, 2024

  Published on July 23, 2024
  Tart cherry harvest is wrapping up. Harvest of early summer peaches and plum varieties has begun.

• Constructively Commenting on Revised FSMA Water Rule | Agrifood Safety

• It’s time to start sweet onion transplants

  Published on February 15, 2011
  For successful Michigan sweet onion production, transplants must be started in the greenhouse in late February or early March

• Water Systems Inspections | Agrifood Safety

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  Early season irrigation for small grains and forages

  Published on May 22, 2025
  Irrigated small grains and alfalfa hay tend to have higher water demands when compared to most field crops and are often overlooked when it comes to timely irrigation.

• Past Members | Soil Fertility & Nutrient Management

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 17, 2025

  Published on July 17, 2025
  Corn is in early reproductive stages, and detasseling in seed corn is in earnest. High temperatures and little precipitation have resulted in spider mite infestations in soybeans.

• Michigan’s unreported large quantity water withdrawal registration initiative and related workshops

  Published on March 5, 2017
  MDEQ offers an opportunity for never before registered large quantity water users to register withdrawals and area workshops allow producers to start the process.

• West central Michigan small fruit update - July 3, 2018

  Published on July 3, 2018
  Intense heat wave affecting the state is causing problem for small fruit growers, especially for blueberry fields ready for harvest or that started harvesting. Sunburn on ripe fruit clusters is creating problems at harvest time.

• Soil and Water Research Lab | Soil and Water Research Lab

  Welcome to the Soil and Water Research Lab at MSU!

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 9, 2022

  Published on June 9, 2022
  Another shift in weather patterns will bring summer temperatures back by the beginning of next week, accelerating crop development heading into the middle of the month.

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  International Tree Fruit Association annual conference and tours overview: Seeking the fruit production sweet spot

  Published on February 24, 2022
  Advanced technologies and commercial production strategies for tree fruit production systems.

• Curriculum | Agricultural Bioenergy and Energy Conservation

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  Potato field day to be held Aug. 5 at Montcalm Research Center

  Published on July 6, 2021
  Michigan State University and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission are hosting a potato field day at the Montcalm Research Center in Lakeview, Michigan, on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 30, 2020

  Published on July 30, 2020
  Hot and dry…have we heard that before? The southwest region is now being categorized as “abnormally dry,” and rainfed crops will continue to struggle with little precipitation in the coming week.

• Nine things that should be in a cropland lease

  Published on November 27, 2013
  Knowing what should be included in cropland leases will help both lessee and lessor.

• Irrigating is necessary in Michigan blueberries

  Published on July 26, 2011
  Maintain high yields in blueberries by using the proper irrigation settings and system, as drought will reduce yields for several years.

• Nov 19

  BAE Seminar Series: Shrideep Pallickara

  November 19, 2024 3:00PM – 4:00PM https://msu.zoom.us/j/96744558793

  “Science-informed Artificial Intelligence Methods for Decision Making in Agricultural Systems”