News

Learn about planting cover crops after wheat on the July 30 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

Published on July 23, 2020
Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on July 30, 2020, as Dean Baas discusses planting cover crops after wheat.
Enviroweather adds an additional station at North Central Michigan College

Published on July 15, 2020
The new station will serve commercial and community agriculture and provide hands-on education in Emmett County.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 15, 2020

Published on July 15, 2020
Farms around the area received variable rainfall late last week.
MSU to host agriculture and natural resources field days from afar

Published on July 1, 2020
Events will showcase ongoing research projects, provide timely information to producers
Changing photosynthesis during drought can increase plant resilience

Published on July 1, 2020
MSU researcher uses gene to control water loss during drought conditions leading to crops that are more resilient.
MSU scientists eying environmental conservation through precision agriculture

Published on June 19, 2020
Representatives from Michigan State University and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are interested in how precision agriculture technologies can benefit environmental conservation.
Biochar: An emerging soil amendment

Published on June 17, 2020
Proper use of biochar can improve soil fertility and health.
Getting “In the Weeds” on cover crops

Published on May 28, 2020
Michigan Field Crops “In the Weeds” podcast fourth series highlights farmer’s stories about cover crop usage.
Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan

Published on May 7, 2020
Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk.
Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you

Published on May 1, 2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide.