MSU Extension Agriculture

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  Cultivating student leadership through farm to school in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

  Published on January 21, 2021
  A collaboration between community partners and MSU will build from existing farm to school partnerships and develop high school student leadership.

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  Plan to participate in the Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference

  Published on January 21, 2021
  This educational program will address issues related to irrigated corn and soybean production and will be held via Zoom on Feb. 1 and 8, 2021.

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  Youth sessions offered during MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference

  Published on January 19, 2021
  New opportunities for youth to learn about farm safety and explore some of the nontraditional agriculture related careers.

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  Introduction to fertilizer planning for beginning farmers

  Published on January 18, 2021
  A detailed fertilizer plan helps to meet the nutrient needs of your crop at the lowest possible cost.

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  Farm bill decision 2021 – it’s different than last year

  Published on January 15, 2021
  Regional online meetings can help producers navigate the 2021 farm bill programs and crop insurance options.

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  In the Weeds podcast on upgrading your cropping system

  Published on January 13, 2021
  From relay cropping to using drones on the farm, this series of “In the Weeds” podcast considers upgrades to cropping systems to improve efficiency.

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  Youth sessions offered during MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference

  Published on January 13, 2021
  Opportunities for youth to learn about farm safety and explore some of the nontraditional ag related careers.

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  New version of Airblast 101 sprayer handbook now available

  Published on January 12, 2021
  This new version adds more content for many air-assist sprayer types. It’s bigger, better and the electronic version is now free.

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  Registration is open for the Southeast Michigan Virtual Pest and Crop Management Update

  Published on January 12, 2021
  Registration for the Jan. 26, 2021, meeting will include a free 2021 Weed Control Guide shipped to your home.

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  Animal raising claims can be confusing on food labels

  Published on January 8, 2021
  New infographic created by Michigan State University Extension helps consumers understand animal raising label claims such as free range, cage free, and natural.