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Liquid manure pit closure: guidelines for risk management

Published on October 6, 2023
Animal waste facility closure can be tricky. Here is some guidance for a safe undertaking.
Fall field crop update for Michigan’s Thumb region

Published on October 6, 2023
From east to west and north to south, crops look consistent and are highly variable with both excellent and poor yields being reported with lower prices forecasted.
2023-24 Learning Exchange Series: Trees and forests as nature-based solutions in the United States

Published on October 6, 2023
In this webinar, speaker Grant Domke from the USDA Forest Service presents, "Trees and forests as nature-based solutions in the United States".
Survival and thermal resistance of Salmonella in chocolate products with different water activities

Published on October 6, 2023
In this research, the survival and thermal resistance of a Salmonella cocktail was examined in different chocolate products at two aw levels over 12 months at 22 °C.
The first of many: a successful first KBS LTAR field day with over 90 participants

Published on October 5, 2023
The first annual KBS LTAR field day brought together farmers, agricultural professionals, and farmers to learn about innovative research that aims to build an agricultural system for the future.
Ramirez named outstanding 4-H alumna

Published on October 5, 2023
Midland County 4-H alumna Rachael N. Ramirez, of Birch Run, was among 12 4-H alumni inducted into the 2022 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 30.
McNamara named Michigan 4-H Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

Published on October 5, 2023
St. Joseph County 4-H volunteer Michelle (Anders) McNamara has been honored with a prestigious Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award.
Souva named outstanding 4-H alumnna

Published on October 5, 2023
St. Joseph County 4-H alumna Melissa A. Souva, of Bronson, was among 12 4-H alumni inducted into the 2022 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 30.
Frahm named outstanding 4-H alumna

Published on October 5, 2023
Saginaw County 4-H alumna Gail R. Frahm, of Saginaw, was among 12 4-H alumni inducted into the 2022 class of the Michigan 4-H Emerald Clover Society at a ceremony on Sept. 30.
LaForest honored as outstanding 4-H agriculture volunteer

Published on October 5, 2023
Melissa Barnett LaForest of Wayne County was among four Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award recipients honored in 2023.