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Winter canola planting progress across Michigan

Published on October 21, 2025
Canola planting kicks off in Michigan! Read more for updates from the field on canola crop progress, insect pests and crop disease.
Invasive jumping worms: Background, identification and control

Published on October 21, 2025
Take action now to protect your garden and slow the spread of these invasive pests.
The Impact of 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan’s Kids and Farms

Published on October 21, 2025
The unfunding of 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms is a blow to Michigan’s food system that reduces the financial ability of grantees to serve local produce to children, and will shrink a significant market opportunity for farmers.
Increased Local Food Sales to Schools and the Value of Grant Investment: Findings from the 2025 National Food Hub Survey

Published on October 21, 2025
Showcasing experiences from the 2024 calendar year, the initial findings from the 2025 National Food Hub Survey highlight increased sales to schools, as well as a high dependence on grant funding.
Michigan Farm to School Spotlight: Ferndale Upper Elementary Farmers Market

Published on October 21, 2025
A local fifth grader reports out on the first ever pop-up farmers market held on September 30, 2025 at the Ferndale Upper Elementary School.
Sustainable Farming in Action: KBS LTAR Hosts Third Annual Field Day

Published on October 20, 2025
The third annual KBS LTAR field day gave updates on the Aspirational Cropping System Experiment and new studies being conducted.
Session de Revisión, en inglés y español, para Aplicadores de Pesticidas y Examen de MDARD en La GLEXPO 2025 –– 11 de diciembre, 2026

Published on October 20, 2025
Al final de la sesión, tome el examen de MDARD para obtener la licencia o si ya la tiene obtenga los créditos RUP para renovarla.
Bridging Science and Culture: A Visit from Dr. Miyo Yamane

Published on October 17, 2025
With colorful traditional chiyogami paper on hand, Dr. Yamane shared scientific insights and also cultural traditions at a recent PSM coffee hour— a perfect end to her visit.
Congratulations 2025 PBGB award winner and PSM PhD Candidate John Hawkins

Published on October 17, 2025
Graduate student John Hawkins studies bean breeding as part of a historic program here in PSM.
Now Open for Applications! Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub Spark and Innovation Collaboration Awards

Published on October 17, 2025
The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub supports people working to improve school meals across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Two grant opportunities are available for up to $200,000 per year. Apply by January 23, 2026.