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Understanding hollow heart in potatoes

Published on December 6, 2024
Open cavities in the middle of potatoes is a defect known as hollow heart.
Pre-register for the 2025 Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard Show

Published on December 6, 2024
Growers are encouraged to attend this two-day, premier educational program on Jan. 14-15 to discuss important issues for the Michigan fruit industry.
Free online courses on pollinator protection offer a restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit for Michigan certified pesticide applicators

Published on December 6, 2024
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core.
Beyond the land: How regenerative grazing improves farmer wellbeing

Published on December 6, 2024
Did you know how a farmer manages their land could influence their wellbeing? It’s not just about happiness; it's also about feeling accomplished, connected and fulfilled with life.
Tropilaelaps mite information for beekeepers

Published on December 6, 2024
Resources for learning about Tropilaelaps spp., mites that can parasitize various species of honey bees, including Apis mellifera.
CANR Spartans make a difference on Giving Tuesday

Published on December 5, 2024
The CANR community came together on Tuesday, Dec. 3 to raise funds for for various projects and programs representing the college, AgBioResearch and MSU Extension.
Why is a regulation conscious culture important to every aspect of food companies?

Published on December 5, 2024
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High oleic soybeans—still worth considering?

Published on December 5, 2024
High oleic soybeans have the potential to improve human health and increase farm profits for those able to take advantage of near-term opportunities.
Don’t let chronic conditions ruin your travel plans!

Published on December 5, 2024
Planning can make traveling with chronic disease a breeze.
The five Ps of the lemonade stand: pricing and how to determine cost

Published on December 5, 2024
When youth run a lemonade stand, they are learning and practicing the important concepts of the 5 Ps of marketing. This article focuses on the first step of pricing, determining cost.