News

Make no assumptions about credit availability

Published on February 7, 2018
The playing field is changing and the assumptions that many farmers have made in the past about spring planting credit lines may be outdated. It is time to act!
Managing soil and crop nutrient systems to protect water quality

Published on February 7, 2018
Attend A Matter of Balance: Managing Soil and Crop Nutrient Systems to Protect Water Quality conference to prevent water quality issues.
Sustainability on Michigan farms: Part 5

Published on December 20, 2017
Sustaining the economic viability of farm operations
Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018

Published on December 15, 2017
Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan.
Join us for the 2017 Thumb Ag Day on Dec. 13

Published on December 8, 2017
Make plans to attend this premier agricultural education and trade show in Michigan’s Thumb.
2017 Upper Peninsula pearl millet trial

Published on December 4, 2017
Investigating best management practices for optimizing pearl millet growth in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Millennials in agriculture — Part 1

Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials are expected to make farming more efficient and profitable by relying more on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Pesticide recertification credits available through online IPM Academy

Published on November 21, 2017
As the end of the year approaches, growers can take advantage of the new online Integrated Pest Management Academy and earn six credits towards their Michigan Pesticide Applicators License.
Upper Peninsula farmers encouraged to share experiences with cover crops

Published on November 8, 2017
A survey, administered by Michigan State University Extension staff in the Upper Peninsula seeks to understand current cover crop usage throughout the region, and barriers to increased adoption.
New online Integrated Pest Management course now available

Published on September 22, 2017
Learn about integrated pest management and earn pesticide recertification credits with new, on-demand, online course.