News

Recording of webinar on managing corn and soybeans in on-farm storage is now available

Published on April 16, 2020
Challenging harvest conditions last fall led to on-farm grain storage with higher than normal moisture content. A recorded webinar is now available providing information for maximizing grain quality and minimizing health and safety risks.
Spring 2020 Newsletter - April 2020

Published on April 16, 2020
Spring 2020 Newsletter - April 2020
Michigan 4-H International Exchange students talk about experiences in the COVID-19 era

Published on April 16, 2020
International exchange students share concerns about being sent home during the novel coronavirus pandemic, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.
Standing dead trees

Published on April 16, 2020
Michigan has large volumes of standing dead trees. The distribution varies among species, sizes, and geographically around the state. These stories speak volumes about how these resources are valued.
Will this refrigerated food make me sick?

Published on April 16, 2020
How to determine if refrigerated food is still safe to eat.
BE Showcase goes Virtual - April 23, 2020

Published on April 16, 2020
BE Showcase goes Virtual - April 23, 2020
Cold temperatures extend application timing for crabgrass preemergence herbicides

Published on April 16, 2020
Cold soil temperatures should extend timing for crabgrass preemergence herbicide applications.
MI Local Governments Finances and COVID-19

Published on April 16, 2020
In order to assist our community members and partners, the Center for Local Government Finance and Policy has compiled brief overviews of COVID-19 response efforts as well as potential implications and impacts for local governments.
Planting sweet corn based on growing degree days is the best way to assure a constant supply

Published on April 15, 2020
Sweet corn growers should stagger plantings based on actual growing degree days (GDDs) and not on how many days have passed since the previous planting.
Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 5

Published on April 15, 2020
Part 5: Marketing and break-evens