News

Should your worker be classified as a W2 employee or a 1099 contractor?

Published on June 6, 2025
Misclassification can lead to penalties, back taxes and fines.
Have you applied for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program?

Published on June 6, 2025
The program provides payments to most row crops, including legumes and oilseeds.
New endowment empowering experiential learning opportunities in construction management

Published on June 5, 2025
The James D. Parish Endowment supports MSU students competing in the annual Associated Builders and Contractors Commercial Construction Management Competition.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2025

Published on June 5, 2025
Cover sprays and upcoming rain are taking place in southeast Michigan.
Managing calf transportation: The Canadian perspective

Published on June 5, 2025
As more young calves are traveling the roadways, researchers have been gathering data to determine what challenges calves face due to transportation and what can mitigate those issues to give calves the best start and achieve high heifer completion rates.
2025 Montcalm County Potato Field Day held August 7

Published on June 5, 2025
MSU Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission to host the 2025 Montcalm County Potato Field Day at the Montcalm Research Center with a focus on integrated pest management in Michigan potato systems.
Is a dandelion food or a weed?

Published on June 5, 2025
Learn more about these nutritious dark leafy greens.
Transforming waste into a public asset: Michigan State University leads next-generation anaerobic digestion innovation

Published on June 5, 2025
MSU is spearheading next-generation anaerobic digestion technologies that convert agricultural and food waste into renewable energy, recover nutrients and water, and support environmental sustainability across Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
Smarter manure management: New tools to save nitrogen and protect the environment

Published on June 5, 2025
Two recent studies from UW–Madison are testing ways to keep more nitrogen in the soil where crops can use it, while cutting down on pollution.
Inaugural Veteran Farming Conference set for July 2025 in Indiana

Published on June 5, 2025
Join military veterans, beginning and experienced farmers and ag professionals for hands-on training, networking and education at the first summer Veteran Farming Conference, July 11-12, 2025, in Shipshewana, Indiana. All are welcome to attend!