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Located in Berrien County, growing and conducting research on fruits and vegetables. MSU is an equal opportunity provider.

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10/28/2026

https://www.wndu.com/2026/10/27/weather-economy-new-tech-big-things-facing-southwest-michigan-farmers/

Farmers are facing issues like higher costs and climate change but are also seeing helpful new technology.

09/18/2026

On Wednesday, we had the opportunity to host the return of the Midwest Mechanical W**d Control Field Day. It was the ninth year for the event, and our second time as host. Feeling lucky the weather held and incredibly grateful for all the help from my colleagues across the state. 30 different w**ding tools for all styles and scales of crop production.

09/03/2026

06/27/2026

This is a popular event we have the opportunity to host this year in SW Michigan, serving the greater region from Ohio to Wisconsin. Super practical!

Join us for the 2026 Midwest Mechanical W**d Control Field Day at Michigan State University Extension's Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center! 🚜

📆 Wednesday, September 16
📍 Benton Harbor, MI

▶️ Discover the latest in mechanical w**d control for vegetables, flowers, row crops, and fruit
▶️ Hear from national experts on w**ding tools and techniques, cover crops, and enhancing soil health
▶️ See field demos of cultivators for all scales
▶️ Meet farmers from across the Midwest

✅ Learn more and register here: https://www.thelandconnection.org/event/2026-mmwcfd/

06/16/2026

This cone seeder drops seed in a short distance and cleans its own hopper for the next seed. Great for trialing different varieties in randomized fashion.

06/13/2026

Ever had a bad hair day? Grapes have!

This machine is called a grape comber, invented by MSU to “comb” grape foliage down, maximizing sunlight exposure to the fruit, leading to higher quality w**e and less disease pressure.

06/12/2026

Laid drip tape for a baresoil plot with a new machine for us, and then planted and sprayed herbicide before all this rainy weather! Lucky!

05/29/2026

MSU Extension Vegetable Specialist, Ben Phillips, made an appearance slinging free tomato plants at the A4Asthma event in Benton Harbor this evening.

05/26/2026

Loading our research plants at the one and only Barbott Farms & Greenhouses. Thanks team! "Barbott's, Barbott's, Barbott's. Barbott's, Targuts Starguts." IYKYK.

Address

1791 Hillandale Road
Benton Harbor, MI
49022

Telephone

+12699441477

Website

https://www.canr.msu.edu/swmrec

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