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Tips for success with your first real Christmas tree

Published on November 21, 2025
Consider these tips to enjoy buying and setting up your farm-grown Christmas tree this holiday season.
Real Christmas trees: Which one is right for you?

Published on November 21, 2025
Consumers have an array of different Christmas trees to choose.
Seven Michigan counties qualify for Livestock Forage Disaster payments

Published on November 21, 2025
The Livestock Forage Disaster Program provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who have dealt with loss of forage due to drought.
Farm business management fundamentals

Published on November 21, 2025
Are you a farm manager? What is farm business management?
Understanding how to prevent and treat Polioencephalomalacia (PEM) in sheep and goats

Published on November 20, 2025
Polioencephalomalacia or "polio" is a common nutritional disorder in sheep and goats. Cases can be successfully treated if detected early in the disease course, making recognition of early symptoms a critical issue for sheep and goat producers.
Why the Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update should be on your winter meeting calendar

Published on November 20, 2025
Check out these top five reasons to attend the MSU Extension Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update on December 19, 2025.
The benefits of shearing before lambing

Published on November 20, 2025
Shearing before lambing allows for better lamb survival and flock productivity while improving fleece quality. Following these simple guidelines will improve both the welfare of your flock and your bottom line.
Preparing rams for a successful breeding season

Published on November 20, 2025
Ram fertility is critical to breeding success, and one poor season can have a devastating effect on lambing and beyond. However, these risks can be minimized with straightforward, proactive management prior to the breeding season.
Bulletins Live! Two resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on November 20, 2025
MSU Extension and the Pesticide Safety Education Program have developed a number of resources to help pesticide applicators navigate the Bulletins Live! Two system and comply with federal endangered species regulations.
Propagating Jack-in-the-pulpit

Published on November 18, 2025
Make more of Jack-in-the-pulpit, a beautiful native plant, by following these propagating tips.