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Season wrap-up for Farm Policy & Risk Management Series

Published on February 20, 2025
Session recordings on managing production and marketing risk now available.
Reuniting fire and oak: A unique partnership for sustaining Michigan’s oak forests

Published on February 20, 2025
A new partnership helps shed light on the benefits of prescribed fire for Michigan’s oak forests.
Selective dry cow therapy: One tool to reduce antibiotics on your dairy farm

Published on February 20, 2025
Consider the economics of your antibiotic usage in dry cow therapy.
Building youth recognition into 4-H club programming

Published on February 20, 2025
4-H volunteers can build a variety of important life skills through the usage of recognition.
How to access water withdrawal information post-2008 from the MIWATT (Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool) website.

Published on February 20, 2025
Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool (MIWATT) data can be helpful when looking at nearby withdrawals or checking on a withdrawals status is unknown.
FCCP Researchers in Collaboration with American Forests Publish Report on Natural Climate Solutions and Climate-Smart Forestry in California

Published on February 20, 2025
FCCP researchers and collaborators publish report suggesting that implementation of key management practices could decrease the state’s forest carbon emissions by 14% over the next 50 years.
Netting in high-density sweet cherries reduces bird damage and spotted wing drosophila

Published on February 20, 2025
Over a two-year study, bird damage and SWD were reduced under nets. Netting may serve as an effective way to protect crops and reduce reliance on pesticides.
Building assets for youth success

Published on February 20, 2025
Youth need assets to avoid risky behavior and become successful adults.
Getting started with beekeeping in Michigan

Published on February 20, 2025
Resources and information for new beekeepers.
Michigan 4-H's improved 4-H SPARK Survey helps identify youth sparks

Published on February 20, 2025
Michigan 4-H staff updated the 4-H SPARK Survey to improve youth access to 4-H projects.