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Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award

Published on August 22, 2024
The DEMaND program was named National Winner of Search for Excellence by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.
Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
Christmas tree farm report – July 26, 2024

Published on July 29, 2024
Consistent rains have benefited Christmas tree fields and growers are busy shaping shingle-needle conifers.
The buzz on the new insect/arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics

Published on July 26, 2024
Following the retirement of Howard “Bugman” Russell, Sarah Hughson has begun her role as the new insect/arthropod diagnostician.
Summer weed control options for Christmas tree production

Published on June 13, 2024
Follow these four steps for effective summer weed control in Christmas tree production.
Refine your cover crop management

Published on May 28, 2024
SARE resources to help you get started or enhance your cover crop management in favor of profit and pollinators.
Family Farms Conference workshop recordings highlight sustainable agriculture

Published on May 17, 2024
Videos include farmer SARE grant projects, farmer wellness, farm to school, agritourism, small-scale livestock and more.
Christmas tree farm report – May 13, 2024

Published on May 14, 2024
Above-average temperatures continue to hasten tree and pest development.