News

Should producers chase after yield?

Published on November 13, 2019
American farmers continually strive for higher yields. Something encouraged by the current pricing structure of raw agricultural products, but is chasing yield necessarily a good thing?
Considering chestnut production? Come to the 2019 Great Lakes Expo!

Published on November 13, 2019
Growers considering chestnut production should attend the chestnut session at the Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market Expo in Grand Rapids.
It is deer season: Should I have coverage on my inexpensive car?

Published on November 12, 2019
Saving money on auto insurance can cost you during the deer season.
Impulse at the check-out line: Holiday shopping and credit card offers

Published on November 12, 2019
Watch out for credit card offers that will save you money at checkout
Be wise this holiday shopping season

Published on November 12, 2019
Do your part to help the economy without creating a money problem for yourself.
PRCI set to officially launch activities in Africa at meeting in Uganda

Published on November 12, 2019
On November 22nd and 23rd, PRCI will bring together over 40 researchers and development professionals across 14 African agricultural policy research institutes to officially launch its activities on the continent.
Wood chip heat

Published on November 12, 2019
As older boilers reach replacement age, it’s well worth considering systems that burn renewable and cost-competitive wood chips. Michigan is well-poised to expand this very environmentally-friendly heating fuel.
Recommendations for selecting hay and pasture forages for Michigan

Published on November 12, 2019
Selecting forage species and mixtures for hayfields and pastures may seem overwhelming. Let this new bulletin help you make decisions.
Bailey Community Council Meeting Minutes: November

Published on November 11, 2019
Minutes from the Bailey Community Council Meeting, which was held on November 7, 2019.
MSU Extension receives endowed gift to grow ‘Heroes to Hives’ veterans program

Published on November 11, 2019
The Dick L. Wendorf Endowment for Veterans Initiatives will support the MSU Extension beekeeping program, Heroes to Hives.