Midwest
Understanding compost analysis and soil test differences
Not all soil tests are equal, and compost requires an analysis of its own. Understanding the differences between the two is an important step to provi... more »
MSU surveying Michigan apple growers on orchard “shock events”
Michigan State University (MSU) is surveying state apple growers to identify and quantify the frequency and impacts of shock events on the state’s... more »
Cattail Organics’ Katrina Becker plows her path
Katrina Becker, owner of Cattail Organics, has long had an interest in agriculture. Cattail Organics produces organic vegetables, melons, seedlings... more »
Cucumber powerhouse tests organics
Organic cucumber trials are part of Hartung Brothers growing pickling cucumbers. Marking its 50th year, the Madison, Wisconsin, family-run company ... more »
MSU Extension introduces strategic direction plan
After a year of listening and learning, Michigan State University Extension, the community outreach arm of the university, has released its newly comp... more »
2024 Farm Market Bus Tour stops unveiled
Set to take place on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, the Farm Market Bus Tour 2024 provides an in-depth experience that takes growers to five West Michigan farm... more »
Global food safety experts hosted at MSU event
Michigan State University (MSU) recently brought leaders in food safety innovation, research and policy from across the globe to a July food safety co... more »
New MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics director named
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, who holds a doctoral degree, following th... more »