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Cover crop mixture trial in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — Part 2: Feed quality

Published on April 23, 2018
Michigan State University Extension staff continues to explore cover crop specie options that grow well in northern climates.
Vegetable pesticide series: Should I use it during bloom?

Published on April 17, 2018
A pollinator protection guide for vegetable growers.
2018 Cover Crop Field Walks scheduled throughout Michigan

Published on April 12, 2018
The first field walk on April 20 in Midland will focus on cover crop termination.
The Soil Health Nexus is looking to better understand your soil health challenges

Published on April 11, 2018
Take this survey to help us develop soil health tools to educate farmers, farm consultants, educators, and agency personal.
Pollinator health meetings to be held in Traverse City, Frankenmuth and West Olive

Published on April 4, 2018
Michigan State University Extension will hold three public input meetings in April and May 2018 focused on pollinator health.
Cover crop mixture trial in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — Part 1: Yield

Published on March 21, 2018
Michigan State University Extension staff continue to explore cover crop specie options that grow well in northern climates.
MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies

Published on February 28, 2018
Michigan State University (MSU) will host its third annual Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Fruit and Vegetable Technologies on June 28 at at the MSU Southwest Research and Extension Center
Process exemptions within the Food Safety and Modernization Act

Published on February 28, 2018
Process exemptions are one of many ways fruit and vegetable growers may need to only partially comply with the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.
Compost recordkeeping: What do I really need to have?

Published on February 28, 2018
Learn which compost records are required for Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance and understand what you need with regards to audits.
Michigan manure hauler certification program

Published on February 12, 2018
Certification program aims to increase the base manure application knowledge level for all applicators.