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  • The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report

    Published on March 9, 2023
    A summary of how to understand a soil test report to help you best understand and analyze the results to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions.

  • Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series to kick off new growing season March 30, 2023

    Published on March 8, 2023
    This free weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses focuses on a wide array of relevant field crop pest and crop management topics during the growing season.

  • Mentors matter for new farmers

    Published on February 28, 2023
    Michigan Sustainable Farm Mentors program connects 42 beginning and aspiring farmers with experienced farmers.

  • Sustainable agriculture grants for training farm educators and graduate student research

    Published on February 28, 2023
    Apply by April for projects supporting people, resource protection, and long-term farm profitability.

  • Field Crops Webinar Series session focuses on increasing profits through on-farm research

    Published on February 22, 2023
    Learn how to set up on-farm experiments to get useful data and how to work with the data during the Field Crops Webinar Series on Feb. 27.

  • Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference on March 6

    Published on February 17, 2023
    The Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference in Shipshewana, Indiana, will prepare farmers and irrigation professionals for the 2023 growing season.

  • Online Hay Production 101 short course is back by popular demand in 2023

    Published on January 27, 2023
    Join our team of Michigan State University Extension specialists and educators online in February and March to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop.

  • New video series shares tips for farmers selling to local restaurants, retailers and institutions

    Published on January 24, 2023
    Hear insights from 14 farmers, food entrepreneurs and marketing experts.

  • In the Weeds podcast highlights key findings from Kellogg Biological Station research

    Published on January 19, 2023
    Agriculture is an intricate system of inputs and outputs. Come listen to the “In the Weeds” podcast as we explore the complexities.

  • Clearing up nutrient unknowns on In the Weeds podcast series

    Published on January 19, 2023
    “In the Weeds” podcast navigates the uncertain waters of the fertilizer markets with Kurt Steinke, MSU Extension soil fertility specialist.

  • Third annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

    Published on January 19, 2023
    The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference offers an array of free educational sessions on food and animal production from February 27 through March 10.

  • Southeast Michigan Crop and Pest Management Update meeting on February 7

    Published on January 17, 2023
    The Crop and Pest Management Update in southeast Michigan will help growers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the 2023 growing season.

  • SARE resources available to everyone

    Published on January 4, 2023
    Looking for practical information on sustainable farming and ranching, or for training opportunities? 

  • Farm Business Sessions Focus on beginning manager skills and farm succession

    Published on January 4, 2023
    The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference offers an array of educational sessions on farm development, management and succession.

  • Toolkit for starting a great farm mentorship program

    Published on December 21, 2022
    Farm educators can find templates to connect beginning farmers with mentors.

  • 2023 Crop and Pest Management Updates are open for registration

    Published on December 16, 2022
    The annual series of seminars will be held regionally with one location available for online users.

  • MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series starts February 2023

    Published on December 8, 2022
    The Field Crops Webinar Series will again be offered beginning in February to help growers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the 2023 growing season.

  • Vole management on-farm study reveals surprising levels of soybean damage

    Published on December 8, 2022
    An on-farm study conducted in southwest Michigan in 2022 and funded by the Michigan Soybean Committee provided insights into vole feeding in soybean fields.

  • Grain marketing strategies to consider for 2023

    Published on December 6, 2022
    Identifying tools that match your market expectations.

  • Farmland Rent Considerations

    Published on December 6, 2022
    Farmland Rent Considerations focuses on understanding what factors should be considered on land rent negotiations and the tools to help in that decision.

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