News
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The 2019 potato variety trial results from northeast Michigan are now available
Published on January 17, 2020
A russet and tablestock potato variety trial in Presque Isle County showcased performance of 48 different varieties across multiple tuber types.
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Understanding regulations regarding hemp cannabinoid testing
Published on January 16, 2020
An important and required step in growing hemp in Michigan is to submit samples for THC analysis, but there is confusion about what needs to be tested and reported.
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Join us for a lunch-and-learn workshop on cover crops, Feb. 27, 2020
Published on January 16, 2020
Free hot lunch, cover crops and cost-share programming will leave you with a full belly and new ideas for the farm.
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New videos explore benefits of cover crops to soil health
Published on January 15, 2020
MSU Extension field crops team releases new cover crop videos to provide convenient information to Michigan field crop farmers.
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New herbicide registered for hops in Michigan
Published on January 14, 2020
Hop growers now have another choice for broadleaf weeds and sucker control
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What can I do with my land?
Published on January 14, 2020
There are many factors that play a role in determining what can be done with newly purchased or inherited land from location to acreage to current use.
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The National Ag Day essay and video contest submission deadline is right around the corner
Published on January 14, 2020
“Food Brings Everyone to the Table” is the official theme for the 2020 National Ag Day essay contest and students have until January 31 at midnight to enter.
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What are Standard Operating Procedures, and why are they important to the swine industry
Published on January 14, 2020
Making assessments and audit guidelines easier for swine producers.
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Developing standard operating procedures for your swine facilities
Published on January 14, 2020
Tips for preparing standardized procedures for all tasks on the swine farm.
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American brown rot has developed strong resistance to Indar in parts of Michigan
Published on January 14, 2020
Fungicide screens in northwest and west central Michigan show widespread resistance to all labelled rates of Indar in populations of the American brown rot fungus.
