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Irrigation and herbicides: Benefits and challenges

Published on April 21, 2025
Applying irrigation water can bring many benefits to growers, but it also has environmental risks to watch out for.
Devastating ice storm impacts northern Michigan maple syrup industry

Published on April 18, 2025
Maple syrup producers in northern Michigan pick up the pieces after “once in a hundred years” ice storm.
Guidelines to assist growers with the H-2A program and immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 2

Published on April 18, 2025
Information to help community members and growers understand the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers program and steps for worker safety.
Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission potato seed spacing and depth research

Published on April 17, 2025
MSU Extension, in partnership with the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, conducts potato seed spacing and depth research with published factsheets highlighting year one research.
Assessing the impact of the loss of specialty crops in Michigan

Published on April 15, 2025
The full report, available from MSU Extension, highlights economic contribution and risk factors of Michigan specialty crop industries.
MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers

Published on April 11, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers.
Reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act

Published on April 10, 2025
Filing not currently required for U.S. companies and persons.
Join MSU Extension’s April 24 Virtual Breakfast Series on recognizing herbicide resistance in waterhemp

Published on April 10, 2025
Correct identification for pigweed and waterhemp is essential for herbicide resistance management.
Does your insurance cover damage to irrigation systems?

Published on April 9, 2025
Understanding coverage options, filing a claim, and whether your policy covers your farm needs.
MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast series continues April 10 with corn and soybean planting considerations

Published on April 2, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues April 10 with MSU Extension cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh discussing planting considerations for corn and soybean this spring.