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A century of soil testing in Michigan

Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century.
Michigan grape scouting report – August 30, 2023

Published on August 30, 2023
As September approaches, Michigan grape growers must focus on disease and bird management to protect their clusters. Sour rot is a major concern, and growers should be vigilant in their scouting efforts.
New $2.2 billion USDA financial assistance program launched for farmers who have faced discrimination

Published on August 30, 2023
Applications for the program are now open.
New MSU study shows innovative machine learning techniques more accurately monitor PFAS in Michigan drinking water

Published on August 30, 2023
Researchers sought to create regional models that take into account factors unique to Michigan.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 30, 2023

Published on August 30, 2023
Extreme storms have damaged crops but growers will prevail. Farm markets have a strong supply going into Labor Day Weekend.
SPDC Welcomes New Assistant Professor, Dr. Xiaowei Li, to LA Program

Published on August 29, 2023
The School of Planning, Design and Construction would like to welcome assistant professor, Dr. Xiaowei Li to our Landscape Architecture Program
How much should PLC reference prices be raised? – Part one

Published on August 29, 2023
Part 1: Considering a 10% increase to reference prices in Farm Bill’s Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Program.
The Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference Returns on October 24, 2023

Published on August 29, 2023
The Michigan Ag Credit Conference is scheduled for Oct. 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Molecular Plant Sciences Building on Michigan State University’s campus in East Lansing.
How much should PLC reference prices be raised? – Part two

Published on August 29, 2023
Part 2: Considering if Price Loss Coverage (PLC) reference prices matched cost of production estimates.
AFRE Alumnus Invited as a Panelist for the Universal Food Forum

Published on August 29, 2023
Nick Allen was a panelist at the 2023 Universal Food Forum where they discussed food distribution, retailing, and the challenges that have occurred in recent years with supply chain shock.