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Call for presentation proposals for the 2025 Michigan Manure Summit
Published on September 26, 2024
Proposals can be submitted by academics, teachers, farmers, consultants and for-hire manure applicators with expertise in specific manure-related topic areas. -
Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants
Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land. -
Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships
Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers. -
Storing manure on a small farm
Published on September 4, 2024
The capability to store manure reduces or eliminates the need to spread manure daily. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized later. -
Fall harvest safety tips
Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season. -
USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties
Published on August 30, 2024
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data. -
Decision tool updates: Consider farm input costs and product quantities needed
Published on August 30, 2024
Decision tools from MSU Extension now consider fertilizer and chemical input costs and quantities needed for purchase. -
Finding financial success in uncertain times
Published on July 29, 2024
Revised online course available from MSU Extension -
Keeping You and Your Flock Healthy – Information on Avian Influenza
Published on April 18, 2024
Protecting your flock from the entry and spread of diseases is important. Biosecurity practices are ways that you can help limit the spread of disease and reduce the chance of a disease outbreak in your flock. -
New resource released to help chicken flock owners protect the health of their birds
Published on April 18, 2024
With recent cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) emerging in Michigan, it is important the back yard flock owners take precautions to reduce the spread of the deadly virus -
MSU Extension launches self-paced certification course for small scale chicken farmers
Published on April 17, 2024
The Small-Scale Poultry Farming online course teaches the basic considerations and how-tos of raising chickens on a small scale. -
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic
Published on March 14, 2024
Sign up now to visit an organic farm or learn from organic farmers. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024
Published on February 29, 2024
The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season. -
MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December
Published on November 6, 2023
Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension. -
Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation
Published on November 3, 2023
How the MSU Extension Farm Business Management Team and their resources can help farms build resiliency. -
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. -
Soil testing through MSU Extension
Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year. -
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. -
Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023
Published on April 21, 2023
MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center.