News

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.
Food bank gardening with surprising yields

Published on January 21, 2021
Kalamazoo County’s Giving Garden provides fresh produce to the food-insecure population.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.