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Checklist for irrigation winterization

Published on November 2, 2022
Proper winterization gets irrigation off to a good start for next year and lessens winter equipment damage.
Four questions to ask when launching a new food product

Published on November 1, 2022
Some tips that could help lead towards a successful launch for your food product.
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year

Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.
The 2022 Greenhouse Growers Expo education schedule offers something for everyone

Published on October 31, 2022
Education topics include retail & marketing, plant production, specialty cut flowers, and more!
AFRE Assistant Professor Zach Rutledge Focuses on the Next Generation of Agricultural Labor

Published on October 31, 2022
Dr. Zachariah Rutledge, a new assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) at Michigan State University, is building a research, teaching, and Extension agenda focusing on the scarcity of agricultural labor
Industry Outlooks and Labor Shortages Headline the Ag Credit Conference

Published on October 31, 2022
This year’s conference was held October 25 in East Lansing, MI and was attended by over 100 representatives of the agricultural credit and banking industry
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Fall Seminar Series 2022

Published on October 31, 2022
BAE is honored to host the following presenters for our recurring seminar series, which aims to represent the diverse and interdisciplinary interests of the department. Each seminar is 20 45 min followed by 10 15 min of Q&A.
Q&A with Scott Corrin: The state of the dairy industry

Published on October 31, 2022
Scott Corrin, Director of Operations and Business Development for the Mideast Area with Dairy Farmers of America, answers questions about the state of dairies today and tomorrow.
Visit 26 innovative farms with new farmers in the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on October 31, 2022
Organic Farmer Training Program participants are learning to farm by seeing what is possible.
Founder and co-host of “The Sci-Files” researches biosensors to detect swine fever

Published on October 31, 2022
Chelsie Boodoo, founder and co-host of “The Sci-Files” on Impact 89 FM, is a Ph.D. candidate researching DNA-based biosensors to detect swine fever viruses.