• West central Michigan vegetable update - June 26, 2019

  Published on June 26, 2019
  Finally, some good weather for growing! Unfortunately, it’s also good weather for disease development.

• The January thaw in Michigan

  Published on January 27, 2017
  The January thaw usually occurs each year for five days around Jan. 25. Take a closer look at why this winter anomaly takes place.

• Regional reports on Michigan fruit – September 20, 2011

  Published on September 20, 2011
  MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan.

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  Begin managing white mold in soybeans this spring

  Published on March 24, 2021
  White mold can be a damaging disease of Michigan soybeans. Consider implementing management practices this spring in fields prone to white mold.

• Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – July 10, 2014

  Published on July 10, 2014
  Update after last week’s severe storms.

• Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 16, 2019

  Published on April 16, 2019
  A slow start to spring and mild, wet weather ahead.

• West Michigan tree fruit update – May 9, 2017

  Published on May 9, 2017
  Cold weather brings slow tree development.

• Dec 13

  Thumb Ag Day 2023

  December 13, 2023 9:00AM – 3:00PM 2409 E Atwater Rd., Ubly, MI 48475

  Join agricultural vendors and attend educational sessions. RUP credits pending. Free for participants to attend. Lunch tickets will be available for purchase. If you are interested in being a vendor, there is a small fee, and registration required.

• Apr 21

  Using Goats to Control Invasive Plants: A Demonstration

  April 21, 2024 1:00PM – 3:00PM

  Enjoy a field tour of using goats to control invasive exotic shrubs on a portion of Michigan Wildlife Conservancy's natural area. Tips and advice on their use will be shared by local experts.

• West central Michigan small fruit update – Sept. 4, 2018

  Published on September 5, 2018
  Weather-related events affected the 2018 blueberry crop and impacted Michigan’s blueberry productivity once again.

• Phytophthora root rot update

  Published on April 26, 2009
  

• Vegetative Petunia Propagation and Production Challenges

  Published on March 22, 2011
  Several vegetative petunia varieties are proving difficult to grow this year – learn why.

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  Agronomic Practices for Irrigated Corn Production

  Published on January 30, 2017
  This presentation outlines agronomic strategies for irrigated corn, stressing resilience to weather, precision ag tools, and managing limiting factors like compaction and drainage.

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  Irrigation Scheduling - Presentation by Stephen Boyer

  Published on February 26, 2024
  This presentation, given by Stephen Boyer at the Michiana Irrigated Corn & Soybean Conference, outlines irrigation scheduling tools and methods to optimize crop water use using weather, crop stage and soil data.

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  4-H Grows Here Bumper Stickers - Pack of 100

  Weather-proof 4 x 6 inch white vinyl stickers with the green 4-H Grows Here logo. Stickers are packaged and distributed in sets of 100.