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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 2, 2020

  Published on July 2, 2020
  Summer has definitely arrived and the hot and dry weather is expected to advance, and in many cases stress, crop growth and development.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 3, 2021

  Published on June 3, 2021
  Row crop development remains strong but concerns over dry conditions in the foreseeable future persist.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – Sept. 9, 2021

  Published on September 9, 2021
  Corn and soybean in many fields are approaching physiological maturity. Upcoming warm weather will accelerate crop progress, resulting in an early harvest season this year.

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  Damon Abdi's research has found that with improved irrigation practices, nursery growers can reduce water with minimal effect on plant growth while also protecting the environment.

  Published on December 1, 2019
  Damon Abdi is a graduate student working with Dr. Tom Fernandez in water management for nursery crops.

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  Soybean inoculation—will the added cost pay off?

  Published on April 7, 2022
  A three-year on-farm study funded by the Michigan Soybean Committee looked at the effects of soybean inoculant applied as a seed treatment and as a postemergence application.

• Irrigation considerations for the small vegetable farm

  Published on May 22, 2018
  As small-scale vegetable growers work to get crops in, it is important to have water ready in case rainfall is delayed or lacking.

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  Don’t lose money shipping your food product

  Published on October 16, 2020
  A food company can lose a lot of money in hidden shipping costs. Learn what you need to know at the Cook, Share & Prosper Summit.

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  Flora Janet Nankhuni

  Faculty Member
  nankhuni@msu.edu
  

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  Irrigate all the way to the end

  Published on September 9, 2020
  August drought conditions will have many irrigating into September.

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  Wet year irrigation decisions

  Published on July 2, 2019
  At some point, precipitation falls short of crop needs and the crop starts to deplete the soil moisture reserve, signaling the start of irrigation season.

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  Christmas trees 101: Site selection and modifications

  Published on April 25, 2022
  Choosing a suitable site for Christmas tree production prior to planting will set your farm up for success. If your site has less than ideal properties, having management strategies to minimize those problem areas can still be successful.

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  Horticulture Teaching and Research Center | Department of Horticulture

  The 180 acre HTRC is located just south of campus in Holt, Michigan. The center meets the needs of field labs for outdoor classrooms as well as basic research.

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  Tips for managing lawns during high temperatures

  Published on June 23, 2025
  High temperatures and heat indexes have been stressing turfgrass lately. Michigan State University Extension offers simple reminders as the heat continues this week.

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  2018: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies | MSU Agriculture Innovation Day

  Experts share new technologies in spray, water, high tunnels and drones, new strategies for pollinators and disease and insect management that shape the industry, exceed consumer expectations and improve growers’ bottom line.

• Aug 20

  Veggie Vibes at SWMREC

  August 20, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 at the second building on the right, with the picnic tables and two large garage doors.

  Join us at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) for an evening walk to learn what's happening in the MSU vegetable programs here, seek advice, kick equipment, grab a bite to eat and enjoy a summer evening on the farm.​

• Sep 17

  Veggie Vibes at SWMREC

  September 17, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 at the second building on the right, with the picnic tables and two large garage doors.

  Join us at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) for an evening walk to learn what's happening in the MSU vegetable programs here, seek advice, kick equipment, grab a bite to eat and enjoy a summer evening on the farm.​

• Jul 23

  Veggie Vibes at SWMREC

  July 23, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 at the second building on the right, with the picnic tables and two large garage doors.

  Join us at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) for an evening walk to learn what's happening in the MSU vegetable programs here, seek advice, kick equipment, grab a bite to eat and enjoy a summer evening on the farm.​

• Jun 18

  Veggie Vibes at SWMREC

  June 18, 2024 6:00PM – 8:00PM 1791 Hillandale Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 at the second building on the right, with the picnic tables and two large garage doors.

  Join us at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) for an evening walk to learn what's happening in the MSU vegetable programs here, seek advice, kick equipment, grab a bite to eat and enjoy a summer evening on the farm.​

• Sep 6

  Blueberry Field Day 2023

  September 6, 2023 10:30AM – 12:00AM Trevor Nichols Research Station

  MSU Extension presents the 2023 Blueberry Field Day on September 6, 2023.