Interested in growing hops?
Here you will find all you need to know about growing hops in the Great Lakes Region. Recent hop shortages, growing appeal with specialty beers, and the desire for organic and locally sourced agricultural products have resulted in increasing interest in local hop production by farmers, brewers, and backyard enthusiasts throughout Michigan. If you are new to hops production or just interested in learning about this novel crop, please visit the Getting Started page for information. A recent article in the Kalamazoo Gazette points to some of the challenges and opportunities for those growing hops.
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MSUE Hops News
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Unsettled weather pattern ahead
A cool, unsettled weather pattern is likely across the Great Lakes region through early next week.
Posted on March 28, 2012 9:17am by Jeff Andresen
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Record-breaking warm weather advances beginning of growing season
Recent, abnormally warm weather is putting us at least two or more weeks ahead of schedule, bringing most perennial crops and vegetation out of their protective dormant states.
Posted on March 15, 2012 1:30pm by Jeff Andresen and Aaron Pollyea
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Do you need a brush-up on pest management basics?
MSU’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy is a quick, concentrated way to update your IPM skills. Join us on the MSU campus February 20-21.
Posted on February 10, 2012 3:47pm by Amy Irish-Brown
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Sierra Nevada Brewery’s farm manager to headline IPM Academy’s hops session Feb. 20-21
Hop growers or those interested in growing hops won’t want to miss Lau Ackerman’s hop session at MSU’s IPM Academy.
Posted on January 27, 2012 10:50am by Rob Sirrine
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IPM Academy to offer continuing education credits
Need more continuing education credits in 2012? The IPM Academy on February 20-21 will offer 16 Pesticide Recertification credits, 9 Certified Crop Advisor credits, MAEAP Phase I credits, and 7 Certified Green Industry Professional credits!
Posted on January 23, 2012 4:18pm by Erin Lizotte
