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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.
Are you in compliance with the Earned Sick Time Act?

Published on March 13, 2025
Finalized legislation creates requirements for all employers to provide sick leave to their employees.
JBS Fed-Cattle Contract Comparison Tool

Published on March 12, 2025
The JBS Contract Comparison Tool has been updated to reflect new options and changes to JBS’s fed-cattle contracts.
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 27

Published on March 4, 2025
The 2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 27. The series runs every Thursday from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ET, through September 18.
2025 Tariffs and Considerations for Grain Markets

Published on February 26, 2025
The imposition of tariffs early in 2025 could affect commodity markets and producers economically
Season wrap-up for Farm Policy & Risk Management Series

Published on February 20, 2025
Session recordings on managing production and marketing risk now available.
Guidelines to assist growers with immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 1

Published on February 13, 2025
Introductory information to help growers and farm workers take initial steps for potential immigration actions.
Farmer shares experience about grazing livestock in solar projects

Published on February 12, 2025
Farmers who raise sheep and cattle and local planning and zoning board members are invited to learn about solar grazing opportunities.
ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 2: Hands-on trainings for Michigan First Responders

Published on February 7, 2025
In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL team had two statewide, in-person trainings for Michigan first responders.