News
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Agricultural economic situation placing pressure on producers
Published on November 21, 2018
Current agricultural prices are having detrimental economic and psychological effects. Producers have made adjustments in a number of ways, but when this situation will change in their favor is unclear.
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Spotlight on agricultural education: Linking the school garden to the farm
Published on November 21, 2018
Teaching students about the seed cycle, commercial food production and careers in agriculture.
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Spotlight on agricultural education: Practicing non-formal agricultural education in rural schools
Published on November 21, 2018
When the FFA program is not available in your area, what other options exist?
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Grain and milk markets present challenges for farmers in 2019
Published on November 14, 2018
Milk and grain marketing series offers strategies to optimize farm profitability.
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Michiana Irrigation Association annual education meeting to be held Dec. 14, 2018, in Shipshewana
Published on November 13, 2018
For over 30 years, the Michiana Irrigation Association has led the charge for irrigation education and research for Indian and Michigan irrigated agricultural industries.
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Pesticide manual review class offered in Washtenaw County
Published on November 12, 2018
Participants can prepare for the pesticide applicator certification exam by attending an optional review class on Dec. 11, 2018, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Tar spot is impacting corn yields and causing stalk lodging during harvest
Published on November 6, 2018
We are seeing widespread incidence of corn tar pot in southwest Michigan as fields open up for harvest.
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MSU scientists lead effort to bring fall armyworm management to farmers
Published on November 5, 2018
MSU scientists have led the development of resources to help farmers in Africa and India protect their crops from fall armyworm, an invasive pest that has proven devastating since it was first officially reported in West Africa in 2016.
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Recommendations for a late soybean harvest
Published on November 1, 2018
Overcome the challenges associated with a late soybean harvest.
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Drying and storing wet soybeans
Published on November 1, 2018
Careful management when drying and storing soybeans is essential to maximizing farm income.