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Engaging Michigan agriculture in producing renewable energy
Published on June 27, 2013
Proposed legislation would increase the renewable energy requirement in Michigan to 22 percent by 2022. How can Michigan agriculture become more engaged in reaching this goal? -
Soil Academy Phase II features nutrient stewardship practices
Published on June 27, 2013
Soil Academy Phase II is a nutrient management program focusing on 4R stewardship practices including how 4R fertilizer practices can be implemented to preserve the ecological integrity of the food system. -
Ten reasons to enroll in the Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology (MSU IAT
Published on June 21, 2013
Registration for the upcoming fall semester of the Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology off-campus Viticulture Program ends as early as Aug. 16. -
Biofuels mandate conflicts with market realities
Published on June 17, 2013
Federal policy is supportive of alternative energy, but not without hurdles. -
Cupcaketree.com-Meijer venture means more Michigan paper products business
Published on June 10, 2013
Michigan paper products businesses worked together to deliver Cupcaketree.com’s new Graduation Party in a Box to Mejier stores. -
Aquaculture is supplying seafood to a growing demand
Published on May 29, 2013
Does Michigan have a role to play in producing seafood? -
Agriculture is expected to remain strong in the coming decade
Published on May 10, 2013
USDA projections indicate optimism for the agriculture industry. -
World production of crops allows use for biofuels
Published on May 3, 2013
Improving crop productivity contributes to lessening our reliance on fossil fuels. -
Biobased products are becoming more mainstream
Published on April 25, 2013
Products for many consumer uses are made from biobased materials and are available for your use. -
You have options when it comes to weed control during switchgrass establishment
Published on April 18, 2013
Although weeds can be controlled solely by mechanical means in young switchgrass stands, a preemergence herbicide application may produce higher initial yields.