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Financial management: The essential third component
Published on April 4, 2013
Every business needs to make and market a product, or provide and sell a service. One overlooked but necessary discipline in any type of venture is financial management. -
Deadline nears for new summer off-campus MSU commercial vegetable production class
Published on April 4, 2013
MSU’s Institute of Agricultural Technology will conduct a class on commercial vegetable production at northwest and southwest Michigan community colleges this summer. Deadline to enroll is May 1. -
Corn stover: What is its worth?
Published on March 20, 2013
Be sure to account for nutrient removal when placing a value on corn stover. -
Grant funding for growers -- Part II
Published on March 16, 2013
While not plentiful, grant opportunities for growers do exist. Here is a brief list of grants offered to Michigan growers. -
Where are the gases coming from? A greenhouse gas emissions inventory report
Published on March 16, 2013
An EPA report illustrates changes in greenhouse gas emissions over the 21 years between 1990 and 2010. -
Grant funding for growers -- Part I
Published on March 16, 2013
While not plentiful, grant opportunities for growers do exist. There are, however, important things to consider if you are interested in grant funding. -
Content marketing concepts for small business
Published on March 8, 2013
Content marketing requires little cost and can increase awarness of and sales to your business by increasing communication with your potential customers. -
Three biggest factors in small business success
Published on March 8, 2013
Most small business owners make key errors in marketing their business. -
What is sustainability?
Published on March 7, 2013
While many people equate sustainability with the “green” movement, sustainability involves much more than just environmental protection. -
Biobutanol: A renewable fuel for the future
Published on February 28, 2013
Here’s why researchers will be researching options for biobutanol as a new fuel source.