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MSU researches drones to control vineyard pests
At the annual Viticulture Field Day in late July at Michigan State University’s (MSU) Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center in Benton Harbor, winegrape growers assessed autonomous tools for tasks including pest management. “One of... more »
Alumnus takes lead role at MSU research center
Daniel Bacheler, a Michigan State University (MSU) alumnus, is the new farm manager at the MSU Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center (NWMHRC) in Traverse City. The center is part of a network of 15 MSU... more »
MSU names AgBioResearch assistant director
Michigan State University has named James Averill, considered a longtime leader in Michigan agriculture, assistant director of MSU AgBioResearch. Averill’s appointment is scheduled to become effective July 1. Since 2021, Averill, an MSU alumnus, has... more »
Varieties, pests, to be discussed at MSU Blueberry Pre-harvest Meeting
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension and Michigan Farming Systems will discuss blueberry varieties, pest control and other issues at the 2023 Blueberry Pre-harvest Meeting. The event will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Eastern June... more »
Michigan blueberry research looks at biological controls of SWD
The Michigan Blueberry Commission has selected research projects at Michigan State University (MSU) to fund for the year, including a study on biological controls for spotted wing drosophila (SWD). One project will evaluate the biocontrol... more »
Soil testing program returns to MSU
After a three-month break, Michigan State University Extension is launching a new soil testing program for commercial growers and home gardeners in Michigan. Through a partnership with A&L Great Lakes Laboratories Inc., Michigan residents can purchase soil... more »
MSU names Hart center farm manager
Ashley Fleser has been named farm manager at Michigan State University’s West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center in Hart, Michigan. The appointment makes Fleser the center’s first full-time farm manager. He assumed the new... more »
Michigan State University mourns shooting victims
Less than a quarter mile from Michigan State University’s Ag Hall, a gunman opened fire Monday night, killing three students, wounding five more, and forcing many students to “run, hide, fight” following an emergency alert... more »
MSU schedules grower webinars
The start of the new year brings new opportunities for fruit and vegetable growers to think creatively about ways they can expand their bottom lines. Michigan State University (MSU) Extension vegetable and fruit educators are... more »
Distinguished: Michigan apple grower, Extension specialist lauded
The Michigan State Horticultural Society has chosen a fifth-generation apple grower and a Michigan State University (MSU) senior Extension tree fruit specialist for its annual award recipients. Steve Thome, who operates Thome Orchards near Comstock... more »