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Apply now for four SARE grant programs to fund farmers, educators and researchers

Published on September 15, 2023
Farmer Rancher, Partnership, Research and Education and Youth Educator grants are now open.
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.
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on September 14, 2023
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.
Registration is now open for the Real Christmas Tree Board Research Update webinar series

Published on September 14, 2023
Christmas tree experts will discuss current research projects funded by the Real Christmas Tree Board. Topics will cover effective communication with the public, pest management and genetic improvement of trees.
What’s in your soil?

Published on September 1, 2023
Advanced soil testing methods improve farm management decisions. Five minutes of your time can make a difference!
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.
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.
The Importance of checking irrigation system uniformity

Published on August 18, 2023
Evaluating and retrofitting your irrigation system can help to improve irrigation water use efficiency.
Wisconsin issues quarantine for elongated hemlock scale that includes Michigan

Published on August 16, 2023
Quarantine will impact Michigan growers who will need to implement additional steps to ensure compliance.