MSU West Central Research & Extension Center

11/05/2025

On Tuesday, we held an irrigation meeting — a sincere thank-you to all our irrigation educators and to Plummer Orchards for sharing their story and expertise. The session covered a variety of important topics and provided valuable insights into future developments within irrigation practices. We appreciate the time and knowledge shared by everyone involved.

Please comment below with any topics you would like to learn more about in future meetings!

10/29/2025

Come grab your sunflower seeds before the snow flies! Don’t forget to bring your own pruners to cut down the sunflower heads. The birds are getting hungry as winter approaches, so come quick and collect your seeds while they last!

10/27/2025

Thank you to everyone who brought a tractor, donated cider, and volunteered to make our Tractor Treat such a huge success! We had an amazing turnout — so many tractors, smiling kids, and even parents who joined in on the fun by dressing up too.

10/10/2025

Meet the Pumpkin Family!

From left to right:
Top: Thor, Gladiator, Death Star, SV4455PJ, SV8300PJ, SV4960PJ, Spartacus, Pie Pumpkin.
Bottom: Griffin, Carbonado Gold, Kratos, Olympus, Fireball, Popcorn, Warty Goblin, Thriller, Big Deal, Galactica, SV7810PJ, Cider, Adonis.

10/07/2025

The pumpkin trial harvest is complete — all 435+ pumpkins have been picked! Now it’s time to weigh, measure, and see how the varieties performed. Let’s find out which ones truly stood out. Stay tuned for a big family photo!

10/01/2025

Apple season is in full swing! We’re testing different apple varieties each week to monitor maturity and help farmers determine the best time to pick for peak quality.

09/25/2025

09/24/2025

The sunflowers were stunning in full bloom, and though they’re starting to dry out now, their story isn’t over! Stay tuned — soon we will be inviting the community to come harvest them for bird seed. We would love to hear what birds you will be feeding! You can also save the seeds and replant them next year — just follow the link below to learn how.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/saving_plant_seeds_for_next_season

09/10/2025

It's got so cold that even our peaches are growing little fuzzy hats to stay warm. 🍑🥶

09/03/2025

A few photos from our field day that took place on Aug. 21! Thank you to all who attended and all our sponsors and exhibitors.