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USDA offers farms with FSA loans an opportunity to ease repayment distress

Published on September 19, 2023
Cash Flow-Based Assistance can help reset the clock on loan payments.
El USDA ofrece a los agricultores que tienen préstamos con la FSA la oportunidad de facilitar el apremio por la devolución del dinero

Published on September 19, 2023
La Asistencia de Flujo de Caja puede ayudarlo a ajustar el calendario de pagos.
Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023

Published on September 15, 2023
$1.3 million in new grant funds support Michigan sustainable agriculture researchers, farmers and educators.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – September 5, 2023

Published on September 6, 2023
Peaches and blueberries are winding down and grape growers are getting ready for harvesting.
A century of soil testing in Michigan

Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century.
Why test soil in the fall?

Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 22, 2023

Published on August 22, 2023
A heat advisory is in effect for parts of this week, but cool weather returns by the weekend.
Best practices for buying farm inputs

Published on August 16, 2023
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – August 8, 2023

Published on August 8, 2023
Moderate temperatures, rain and sun are favorable for fruit development in southwest Michigan.
Helping Farm Families Transition Their Farm Business to the Next Generation

Published on July 27, 2023
Michigan State University Extension works to improve farm personnel well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, leading to agriculture being one of the strongest industries within Michigan.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 25, 2023

Published on July 25, 2023
Insects and diseases are active in area fruit crops.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 11, 2023

Published on July 11, 2023
With ripe fruit comes ripe rots and ripe insect pests.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – July 5, 2023

Published on July 5, 2023
Summer fruit harvest is underway.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 27, 2023

Published on June 27, 2023
Tart cherry harvest should begin this week, as well as raspberries and blueberries.
Dean Baas recognized as an NCR-SARE Hero

Published on June 26, 2023
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) celebrates Michigan cover crop advocate.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 20, 2023

Published on June 20, 2023
Sweet cherry harvest is beginning. Tart cherries are also turning red. Tart harvest predictions are for a couple days ahead of the long-term average.
Dirt to Glass conference to host MSU CANR leadership for special session with Michigan grape and wine industry stakeholders

Published on June 19, 2023
Plan to attend the special meet and listen session with College of Agriculture and Natural Resources administrators and the grape and wine industry on Aug. 24 at the Dirt to Glass 2023 conference.
Surviving the dry spell: MSU Extension's drought website provides vital resources

Published on June 8, 2023
Drought conditions are always troubling, but MSU Extension resources are available to help producers and landowners make the best management decisions for them.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – June 6, 2023

Published on June 6, 2023
Strawberry harvest has begun. Others like sweet cherries are not far behind.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – May 30, 2023

Published on May 30, 2023
Tree fruit thinning is continuing. Fruit set is looking good for all fruit crops in the region.