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New USDA funding supports mentors for farmers transitioning to organic production
Published on October 2, 2023
Sign up now to be a paid mentor or mentee in the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. -
New farm manager named at MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
Published on October 2, 2023
Michael de Schaaf has been named farm manager effective Oct. 1. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Updated Christmas tree weed control bulletin now available
Published on June 21, 2023
Weed control is critical to success in Christmas tree production. -
Christmas tree update – June 20, 2023
Published on June 20, 2023
Drought conditions persist over the majority of Michigan.