News

Trialing two FGD gypsum products to address sulfur and zinc availability in dry edible beans

Published on January 11, 2018
Michigan State University Extension and Charah, Inc. partnered to test two FGD gypsum products as sources of sulfur for black beans.
Pest and field crop management update meetings set for 2018

Published on January 8, 2018
Michigan State University Extension will host its flagship Pest and Crop Management Update Meetings in January 2018.
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.
Results from 2017 growing season trials available at Thumb Ag Reviews

Published on November 22, 2017
Four locations in Michigan’s Thumb region will provide learning opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses.
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.
Screening for herbicide-resistance has begun at MSU Diagnostic Services

Published on September 21, 2017
As suspected resistant weeds reach maturity, it is time to submit seeds for screening.
Use of byproduct lime on agricultural soils

Published on September 8, 2017
Products such as water treatment and sugar beet lime can pose opportunities and challenges for growers.