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Cercospora leafspot control discussion
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (201+ words) David Wishowski, Michigan State University Extension - May 29, 2026 The 2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on June 4 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Jaime Willbur. Following Wilbur's presentation, MSU agricultural…...
Treating mastitis: Considering the costs of antibiotics and milk discard in dairy cows
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (336+ words) Pamela Ruegg, Michigan State University Extension - May 28, 2026 Treatment costs are variable, and farm-level decisions drive the cost. Cows that produce more milk (and therefore have more milk discarded during treatment) are more expensive to treat than those that produce less…...
Growing Native Seeds as a Supplemental Crop: A Guide for Michigan Blueberry Growers
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (1232+ words) May 28, 2026 - Heather Chapman, Rufus Isaacs, Meghan Milbrath, Amy Gillan, Cheyenne Sloan and Christine Charles This guide is intended for blueberry growers in Michigan who are interested in planting native plants on their farms. Using existing equipment and labor, growers can…...
Southwest Michigan field crops update " May 28, 2026
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (449+ words) Nicolle Ritchie and Angie Gradiz, Michigan State University Extension - May 28, 2026 First cutting of hay and forages began in earnest. Wheat has mostly finished flowering and is entering early kernel fill. Corn and soybean planting progressed well over the past week....
West central Michigan tree fruit update " May 27, 2026 - Fruit & Nuts
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (560+ words) Emily Lavely, Michigan State University Extension - May 27, 2026 Apple trees are at petal fall and early fruit set this week, and stone fruit is out of the shuck in the west central region. Listen to the weather update from Jeff Andresen,…...
Michigan vegetable crop report " May 27, 2026
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (514+ words) Benjamin Phillips, Benjamin Werling, Chris Galbraith, Salta Mambetova, Lyndon Kelley, Mary Hausbeck, Zsofia Szendrei, Zachary Hayden, Daniel Brainard, Jeffrey Andresen, Vicki Morrone, Keith Mason, Jaime Willbur, Jan Byrne, Brenden Kelley, Erin Hill and Joshua Miranda, Michigan State University Extension - May…...
Northwest Michigan fruit update " May 26, 2026
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (254+ words) Nikki Rothwell, Michigan State University Extension - May 26, 2026 Summer conditions have finally hit northern Michigan. Honey bee activity is great for apple pollination. There is no rain in the forecast, so take a minute to breathe from disease control. We had…...
Updated onion thrips management guidelines for Michigan onion growers
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (501+ words) Zsofia Szendrei, Michigan State University, Department of Entomology - May 26, 2026 A new tool for your pest management toolbox: Vertento is now available for the 2026 season. Check out our latest guide on how to strategically integrate this new chemistry into your existing…...
Holly Hooper joins MSU Extension consumer horticulture team for southwest Michigan
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (144+ words) Holly Hooper and the Michigan State University Extension consumer horticulture team - May 26, 2026 Learn about the newest MSU Extension consumer horticulture educator in southwest Michigan. Michigan State University Extension is happy to share that Holly Hooper has joined the consumer horticulture…...
Don't overspend on early corn emergence problems
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (531+ words) Jonathan La Porte and Maninder Singh, Michigan State University Extension - May 26, 2026 Early corn decisions could cost or protect profit. If deciding to replant, consider the additional costs involved. Tillage costs (fuel, repairs, time), replacement costs of seed and pesticides, and…...