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The steps for good quality corn silage begins now

Published on May 8, 2021
What are the important questions you need to discuss as the growing season begins?
Women in Agriculture: Taking a seat at the table with confidence

Published on May 8, 2021
Women Shaping Agriculture is an initiative in which Michigan State University Extension educators host conversational interviews that enable women to share their experiences and perspectives about their diverse roles in Michigan agriculture.
Cover crops termination methods in Michigan

Published on May 7, 2021
Developing a termination method for cover crops is an integral part of the planning process to ensure there is no interference with your subsequent cash crop
Register now for pre-bloom blueberry webinar on May 14

Published on May 7, 2021
Blueberries are blooming and this webinar will deliver information on research and extension of interest for Michigan’s small fruit industry for the 2021 blueberry pre-bloom and bloom period.
Onion weed control during cold weather

Published on May 7, 2021
There are several actions onion growers can take to control weeds during cool and dry weather.
Three Entomology students secure summer research with EEB Fellowships

Published on May 7, 2021
The competitive fellowships from MSU’s Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB) program are based on the student’s scholarly accomplishments, research potential and engagement in EEB endeavors.
Don't underestimate the importance of sleep

Published on May 6, 2021
Lack of sleep can contribute to chronic disease. MSU Extension’s SLEEP (Sleep Education for Everyone Program) provides guidelines to improve sleep quality.
Hummus Goodness wins the 2021 “Start-Up to Watch” award at Making It In Michigan

Published on May 6, 2021
From an at-home business in Shanghai to a 3,600 square foot commercial facility in Southfield, Hummus Goodness is a “Start-Up to Watch.”
Gaskill Family Farm receives the Value-Added Agricultural Producer Award

Published on May 6, 2021
A local farm’s fruit is jammin’ in area stores.
Insurance options for vegetable growers

Published on May 6, 2021
Risk management programs can take the edge off of major losses from lower yields, crop losses, or prevented planting from weather events.