News
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Corn stover and forage harvest programs Aug. 19 and 20
Published on July 23, 2013
See new corn stover and other forage harvesting equipment at upcoming Michigan State University Extension programs. -
Leasing farmland for wind farm development requires careful review
Published on July 16, 2013
Over the past few years a large number of acres of Michigan farmland have been leased under long term energy development agreements for wind farm development. -
Cellulosic biofuel process can also improve ruminant forage digestibility
Published on July 1, 2013
The Ammonia Fiber Expansion (AFEX) process breaks down cell walls producing a product that can be used for biofuel production or cattle feed. -
Engaging Michigan agriculture in producing renewable energy
Published on June 27, 2013
Proposed legislation would increase the renewable energy requirement in Michigan to 22 percent by 2022. How can Michigan agriculture become more engaged in reaching this goal? -
Soil Academy Phase II features nutrient stewardship practices
Published on June 27, 2013
Soil Academy Phase II is a nutrient management program focusing on 4R stewardship practices including how 4R fertilizer practices can be implemented to preserve the ecological integrity of the food system. -
Ten reasons to enroll in the Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology (MSU IAT
Published on June 21, 2013
Registration for the upcoming fall semester of the Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology off-campus Viticulture Program ends as early as Aug. 16. -
Biofuels mandate conflicts with market realities
Published on June 17, 2013
Federal policy is supportive of alternative energy, but not without hurdles. -
Cupcaketree.com-Meijer venture means more Michigan paper products business
Published on June 10, 2013
Michigan paper products businesses worked together to deliver Cupcaketree.com’s new Graduation Party in a Box to Mejier stores. -
Aquaculture is supplying seafood to a growing demand
Published on May 29, 2013
Does Michigan have a role to play in producing seafood? -
Agriculture is expected to remain strong in the coming decade
Published on May 10, 2013
USDA projections indicate optimism for the agriculture industry.