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Chile pepper production trial in Michigan

Published on March 4, 2019
We conducted a variety trial to find the best large chile peppers for our region and investigate inexpensive ways to dry them.
Results of the 2018 Seedless Pickling Cucumber Variety Trial

Published on March 4, 2019
The results of the 2018 seedless pickling cucumber variety trial are now available.
Entrepreneurship and STEAM a logical connection: Focus on Technology

Published on March 4, 2019
Youth entrepreneurship programs integrate the educational concept of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math). Let’s focus on the connection between entrepreneurship and technology.
Hot pepper, sweet pepper, black pepper? Chili, chile, chilli? A peek into the confusing naming conventions of peppers.

Published on March 4, 2019
A brief history of how local cuisine and worldwide trade networks contributed to the tongue-tied world of peppers and their chiles.
Apply Now for a Scholarship to Attend the Be Well Fabulous Black Woman Michigan Tour

Published on March 4, 2019
The Michigan Good Food Fund is excited to announce applications are now open for scholarships to attend the Be Well Fabulous Black Woman Tour!
2019 MS Farm Sprouts - Week #1 Wednesday PM

Published on March 4, 2019
2019 MS Farm Sprouts - Week #1 Wednesday PM
2019 MS Farm Sprouts - Week #1 Wednesday AM

Published on March 4, 2019
2019 MS Farm Sprouts - Week #1 Wednesday AM
Tips on quality hay and pasture for beginning farmers: Part 1 - Quality

Published on March 3, 2019
Just about anybody can make hay and put animals out on pasture, but achieving quality goals for that forage takes knowledge, planning and effort.
MSU researchers want to know why wheat allergies are on the rise, develop new control methods

Published on March 3, 2019
Two MSU researchers are creating a model that measures the allergenicity of various wheat varieties. They hope to validate the model and eventually use it as a pre-clinical testing tool to develop non-allergenic wheat products.
Recommendations for reducing soybean production costs in 2019

Published on March 3, 2019
Join the Field Crops Webinar Series to learn about recommendations and supporting research to reduce your soybean production costs