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Wet springs, nitrogen loss and what it means for winter wheat

Published on April 22, 2026
Whether you applied nitrogen before the rain or got delayed, here’s how spring timing impacts your winter wheat.
Discover an exciting new class on starting a school or community garden

Published on April 22, 2026
Learn the essential steps to success in school or community gardens with this free online course.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – April 22, 2026

Published on April 22, 2026
Assess fruit for frost damage and protect against fire blight.
Grafting lambs: An opportunity to increase flock productivity

Published on April 22, 2026
This article discusses how to successfully graft lambs unto another ewe.
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 21, 2026

Published on April 21, 2026
Drier conditions are a welcome change this week. Bud phenology is advancing steadily across tree fruit crops.
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 21, 2026

Published on April 21, 2026
The overnight low dropped to 23.1 degrees Fahrenheit April 19-20, and we are evaluating status of the buds on crops across the region.
The future of farming may be shaded

Published on April 20, 2026
Researchers find solar panels can reduce crop stress while maintaining yields in commercial vegetable systems.
MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center publishes first newsletter

Published on April 20, 2026
Stay up to date on research and events at the new MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center.
Do rubber mats on concrete slatted floor feedlot facilities improve cattle welfare and performance?

Published on April 20, 2026
Adding rubber mats to concrete slats reduces lameness and typically improves average daily gain in heavier finishing cattle over 1,000 pounds.
Microdochium patch (pink snow mold) of home lawns and golf courses

Published on April 17, 2026
Microdochium patch, commonly known as pink snow mold, is a common low-temperature disease of turfgrass in Michigan.