Ben Phillips

Jan 9, 2025 | canr.msu.edu | Ben Phillips

This year’s Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days will feature a half-day vegetable program on Feb. 5 at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center. This includes grower requests to hear some information on crop rotation patterns that work well in southwest Michigan, and some science on the use of biostimulants in vegetable crops. I have also invited and prompted some input suppliers to talk about their plans to support growers in 2025.

Jan 9, 2025 | canr.msu.edu | Ben Phillips

The Michigan State University Extension vegetable team is proud to announce a slate of webinar topics through the MI Ag Ideas To Grow With series this coming February.

Jun 18, 2024 | canr.msu.edu | Ben Phillips

Calling all vegetable growers, gardeners and eaters! Join us at the Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (SWMREC) for an evening walk to learn about what's currently happening in the Michigan State University Extension vegetable programs here, seek advice, kick equipment, grab a bite to eat, and just generally enjoy a summer evening on the farm.​ Topics will be defined by the day and makeup of attendees, and may include soil health, irrigation and water management, weed control,...