Crop Management
Mechanical advances help target weeds on organic vegetable farms
Weed control in organic agriculture comes in many forms, from physical methods and flame weeding to biological approaches such as cover cropping and... more »
2026 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days set for Feb. 4-5
The 2026 Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will be held Feb. 4-5 at Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Township, Michigan. The e... more »
Rodent attack: battling rat, squirrel and gopher damage
Battling burrowing rodent wildlife pests is more challenging today than a couple of decades ago. Last year saw a spike in vole numbers throughout the ... more »
USDA delivers second stage of crop disaster assistance
USDA will offer support to farmers by releasing billions in disaster assistance for producers recovering from natural disasters, according to a news r... more »
New MSHS leader follows father’s tree fruit leadership
The new head of the Michigan State Horticulture Society (MSHS) is following in his father's footsteps by heading the organization that works to streng... more »
MSU to offer webinar on organic pesticides
Growers looking to sharpen their pest management knowledge have an opportunity to learn from an organic production expert during an upcoming Organic P... more »
Corteva to split seed and crop protection businesses in 2026
Corteva plans to separate its seed and crop protection businesses into two independent companies by the second half of 2026, aiming to focus more dire... more »
AC Foods’ sustainable organic betterful Blues
The mission of AC Foods is to expand access to healthy food through better farming, with a focus on regenerative agriculture, responsible land steward... more »
