News
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Plant and soil service labs open during COVID-19 shutdowns
Published on March 30, 2020
MSU’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory remain open during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.
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Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19
Published on March 27, 2020
Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.
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Farm biosecurity basics: Keeping employees healthy
Published on March 26, 2020
On a field crop farm, the goal of biosecurity is to keep the owners, operators and staff safe and healthy.
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COVID-19: Where can agricultural employers go to stay current on the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus?
Published on March 19, 2020
The COVID-19 situation continues to change daily and staying current on the latest changes for agricultural workers can be difficult.
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Field Crops Webinar Series: Farmers helping farmers with farm stress
Published on March 18, 2020
The last webinar in the series on March 30 will discuss farm stress.
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Novel coronavirus pandemic spurs new online MSU Extension programming
Published on March 11, 2020
While Michigan grapples with social distancing, MSU Extension expands online to offer a wealth of digital resources, from educational activities for children to food budgeting resources.
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Farm stress research study: Helping Michigan farmers through text message reminders
Published on March 10, 2020
Researchers at Michigan State University are conducting a study to learn more about struggles Michigan farmers experience and what types of information may help.
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Advanced Grazing School being offered April 2020
Published on March 3, 2020
The emphasis of this workshop will not be on the right thing to do, but on ideas and information a producer can use to further their grazing program.
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Farm Bill ACR/PLC update for Michigan — near crunch time!
Published on March 3, 2020
The deadline for enrolling in the Farm Bill is rapidly approaching. The following information will help you make the best program choices for your farm.
