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MSU Extension leaders reimagine the future of Extension and its impact on the nation’s health in new book

Published on November 15, 2024
Written and edited by passionate, visionary scholars, this newly published book envisions a bold future for Extension’s role in community-based healthcare.
New resource for breeding better soybeans

Published on November 15, 2024
New data repository allows plant breeders to see trends in resistance gene efficacy.
Great Lakes Lavender Growers to host educational sessions at the Great Lakes Expo

Published on November 15, 2024
Lavender program features pro tips, sage advice and insight from experienced growers.
MSU to host Marketing and Input Strategies program to discuss securing profits and minimizing input costs

Published on November 14, 2024
A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate grain and input markets.
Entrenamiento sobre la Seguridad del Manejo de los Pesticidas y la Protección del Trabajador ofrecido en inglés y en español 12 de diciembre en Great Lakes Expo 2024

Published on November 14, 2024
Por la tarde, los participantes podrán tomar el examen RUP de certificación para la aplicación de Pesticidas de Uso Restringido de MDARD y también podrán recibir la capacitación sobre el Estándar de Protección al Trabajador requerida por la EPA WPS.
Optimizing farm facilities for effective heifer management

Published on November 13, 2024
Learn what factors make or break quality housing structures and take the time to go through your needs vs. wants when it comes to retrofitting and barn design, for all production stages.
Compost can increase the water holding capacity in droughty soils

Published on November 13, 2024
Compost has the ability to increase water holding capacity of soils and can be a beneficial soil amendment in agricultural applications.
Tax planning is a valuable tool for reducing your tax liability

Published on November 12, 2024
Farmers should consider adopting solid tax planning strategies that maintains consistent taxable income across multiple years.
New facilities and grounds coordinator named at MSU Corey Marsh Ecological Research Center

Published on November 12, 2024
Jed Asher, formerly with MSU Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, joined the Corey Marsh team in early November.
Bad years create tax planning opportunities

Published on November 12, 2024
Playing the long game in tax planning can minimize your overall tax liability.