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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.
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
Financial aspects of cover crops is topic of upcoming online program

Published on March 3, 2019
The March 11, 2019, Field Crops Webinar will feature Kim Cassida addressing cover crop profitability.
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
Meeting the Michigan or Indiana water use reporting requirements

Published on March 3, 2019
Agricultural water users in Michigan and Indiana with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute or more need to report their water use by April 1.
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.
Professor Almenar honored by the Senior Class Council of Michigan State University as one of their "Outstanding Faculty Award" winners

Published on March 1, 2019
In March 2019, professor Almenar was honored by the Senior Class Council of Michigan State University as one of their "Outstanding Faculty Award" winners.
Ben will continue his career as a post-doctoral researcher

Published on March 1, 2019
Ben’s advice to current graduate students is to find a healthy work/life balance, learn R or another programming language, take ownership and pride in your work, and be on Science Twitter.