News
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Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?
Published on February 29, 2016
Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future. -
Celebrate the International Year of Pulses with Michigan dry beans
Published on January 18, 2016
In Michigan, the International Year of Pulses means the International Year of Dry Beans. -
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health
Published on January 12, 2016
Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
2016 Field Crops Webinar Series scheduled for Monday evenings February 22-March 28
Published on December 21, 2015
Participants will receive field crop production and pest management highlights to prepare for the 2016 growing season. -
Vegetable, field crop and fruit production presentations for beginning farmers archived
Published on December 16, 2015
Presentations on a wide variety of crop production topics for people new to agriculture are available online and free for viewing. -
New pest scouting bulletins available for free
Published on December 2, 2015
Free pest scouting bulletins are now available to field crop, greenhouse, vegetable and perennial crop producers. -
Plan now for winter storage of pesticides
Published on November 2, 2015
Now is the time for producers to plan their pesticide storage for the winter. -
Top 10 reasons you should attend the 2015 Nutrient Management Update and Plot Tour
Published on August 24, 2015
Improved nutrient management practices designed to enhance profitability and environmental stewardship will be featured at the plot tour on Sept. 9, 2015, at MSU. -
Western bean cutworm flight: Scout dry beans for pod feeding
Published on August 21, 2015
Central Michigan dry bean growers should scout fields now for pod damage caused by western bean cutworms. -
Preharvest herbicide applications are an important part of direct-harvest dry bean production
Published on August 20, 2015
Function, timing and rotation restrictions are important to consider when selecting a pre-harvest herbicide for dry beans.