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Register today for the MSU Chestnut Chat 2025 Summer Series

Published on March 24, 2025
You’re invited to join the Michigan chestnut community for in-season discussions about commercial chestnut production.
Calling all Michigan CSA farmers: We want to hear from you!

Published on March 24, 2025
If you sell food through a subscription model, we hope you'll consider taking the Michigan CSA Survey.
Avenues to reduce methane emissions from beef production: Understanding U.S. public support

Published on March 24, 2025
The U.S. public prefers beef producers use seaweed to reduce emissions but publicly funded subsidies would not likely cover adoption costs.
Early season weed control discussion at MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on March 21, 2025
The 2025 Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off the series on March 27 with a discussion on early season weed control with MSU professor and specialist Christy Sprague.
The corn-soybean ratio and its potential impact on farm profits

Published on March 21, 2025
How the corn-soybean ratio can influence your planting intentions.
2025 Michigan Chestnut Management Guide now available

Published on March 21, 2025
The Michigan Chestnut Management Guide offers important information at your fingertips and is available for free.
Soybean planting date considerations

Published on March 21, 2025
Consistently higher yields have been achieved when planting soybeans earlier from mid-April to early-May, but certain risks with early planting need to be considered.
Tuesday night Southwest Small Fruit IPM Meetings megin April 1, 2025

Published on March 21, 2025
These weekly updates will be held virtually and will keep growers current on small fruit pest and disease developments throughout the season while offering an opportunity to earn RUP credits.
Strategic succession

Published on March 20, 2025
How to work with family to create a plan for the farm’s future.
Composting animal manure

Published on March 19, 2025
Composting animal manure is an effective soil amendment that enhances soil health, provides better organics storage options, reduces manure volume and offers greater flexibility for field application compared to raw manure.