• Evaluate changes in crop management and get results now

  Published on January 17, 2014
  Optimize water, carbon and nitrogen cycling to improve yields and minimize environmental impacts.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 12, 2025

  Published on June 12, 2025
  Potato leafhopper is present—watch for it in potatoes and alfalfa. Wheat is done flowering and starting kernel fill.

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  Thomas Nikolai, Ph.D.

  Senior Turfgrass Academic Specialist - Golf Course Putting Green mechanical and cultural practices, turfgrass health.
  nikolait@msu.edu
  517-353-0133
  

• Dec 8

  MSU Turf School

  December 8, 2025 – December 11, 2025 Begins at 8 a.m. on Monday and concludes at 5 p.m. on Thursday Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824

  The MSU Turf School is a four-day short course designed to teach the basics of turfgrass science as well as the practical techniques of managing turfgrass.

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  West central Michigan tree fruit update – July 15, 2025

  Published on July 16, 2025
  Cherry harvest is in full swing, and apricots are being harvested.

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  What can fruit growers do if a freeze is coming?

  Published on May 5, 2020
  You cannot fight Mother Nature, but when frost or freeze conditions occur in fruit orchards, vineyards and fields, growers can work to minimize the potential damage.

• Energy optimization program saves dollars for Michigan farms

  Published on December 7, 2012
  The Energy Optimization energy efficiency program provides rebates to eligible farmers across Michigan.

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  2022 Ag Census reveals surprising trend in acreage of tile drainage in the Midwest

  Published on February 23, 2024
  Some Midwest states reported a reduction in acreage of subsurface tile drainage from 2017 to 2022.

• Turfgrass Management Golf Course | Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 19, 2025

  Published on June 19, 2025
  Sidedress nitrogen applications went out on corn. Early soybeans are starting to flower. Scout for potato leafhopper in potatoes and alfalfa.

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  Blossom end rot causes and cures in garden vegetables

  Published on August 20, 2015
  Blossom end rot happens to more than just tomatoes. Check your peppers, eggplant, summer squashes and melons, too.

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  The top 10 do’s and don’ts of Christmas tree planting

  Published on March 28, 2023
  Review management techniques to improve Christmas tree planting success.

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  Organic garlic production

  Published on August 30, 2017
  This time of year, local garlic is starting to appear at farmers markets, farm stands, and grocery stores. A staple in many types of cuisines, garlic is as fun to grow as it is to cook.

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  Working to preserve healthy water ecosystems

  Published on July 31, 2017
  Through the Institute of Water Research, MSU works to keep preserve water resources.

• Regional reports on Michigan vegetables – July 18, 2012

  Published on July 18, 2012
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and vegetable updates for Michigan.

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  NAPAS: Malawi Intensely Disseminates Policy Information

  Published on October 18, 2018
  NAPAS: Malawi participated in four events to disseminate policy briefs and research findings.

• Slugs are making tracks on my garden favorites!

  Published on June 22, 2012
  Mid-summer slug damage on Hostas and other garden plants sometimes makes the plant look like Swiss cheese.

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  Lake harvests likely more fruitful than we knew

  Published on June 26, 2017
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  James Hart

  Associate Professor Emeritus, Forest Soils, Hydrology and Landscape Ecology
  hart@msu.edu