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The Mobile Irrigation Lab is on the move

Published on November 14, 2025
Michigan State University’s Mobile Irrigation Lab offers on-farm evaluations of flow rate, system pressure and application uniformity to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements that boost water- and energy-use efficiency.
Plant science at the dinner table: pumpkin leaves

Published on November 13, 2025
Pumpkin leaves are used as a “green” much like spinach, beet or turnip greens throughout the world.
Tax planning is a valuable tool for reducing your tax liability

Published on November 13, 2025
Farmers should consider adopting solid tax planning strategies that maintains consistent taxable income across multiple years.
Bad years create tax planning opportunities

Published on November 13, 2025
Playing the long game in tax planning can minimize your overall tax liability.
A zoning plan is a required part of master plans in Michigan

Published on November 13, 2025
Michigan statutes related to planning and zoning clarify the requirement for communities with an adopted zoning ordinance to also have an adopted “zoning plan.”
Michigan youth to gain life skills at 4-H Winterfest

Published on November 13, 2025
Youth ages 8-12 years-old can learn important life skills at 4-H Winterfest.
Stored grain and soil fumigation meeting set for December 2

Published on November 12, 2025
Spend a couple hours of your evening learning about all the basics and safety concerns surrounding grain bin and soil fumigation and get enough credits to renew your fumigation standard.
Select the right garden mulch

Published on November 12, 2025
Mulch can help reduce weed competition, increase your garden's productivity, and reduce the time you spend working in your garden.
Why strong volunteer management matters

Published on November 12, 2025
Investing in volunteers builds stronger programs, lasting relationships and thriving youth.
2025 4-H International Camp United Program (4-HICUP)

Published on November 12, 2025
4-HICUP brought teens from around the globe together to gain leadership skills and environmental knowledge.