News
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The 2019 potato variety trial results from northeast Michigan are now available
Published on January 17, 2020
A russet and tablestock potato variety trial in Presque Isle County showcased performance of 48 different varieties across multiple tuber types.
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Understanding regulations regarding hemp cannabinoid testing
Published on January 16, 2020
An important and required step in growing hemp in Michigan is to submit samples for THC analysis, but there is confusion about what needs to be tested and reported.
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Join us for a lunch-and-learn workshop on cover crops, Feb. 27, 2020
Published on January 16, 2020
Free hot lunch, cover crops and cost-share programming will leave you with a full belly and new ideas for the farm.
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New videos explore benefits of cover crops to soil health
Published on January 15, 2020
MSU Extension field crops team releases new cover crop videos to provide convenient information to Michigan field crop farmers.
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New herbicide registered for hops in Michigan
Published on January 14, 2020
Hop growers now have another choice for broadleaf weeds and sucker control
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The National Ag Day essay and video contest submission deadline is right around the corner
Published on January 14, 2020
“Food Brings Everyone to the Table” is the official theme for the 2020 National Ag Day essay contest and students have until January 31 at midnight to enter.
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Michigan Field Crops podcast “In the Weeds” first series now available
Published on January 13, 2020
MSU Extension field crops team releases In the Weeds, a new podcast to provide convenient education to critical issues facing Michigan field crop farmers.
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MSU Extension to present at statewide hemp conference
Published on January 9, 2020
MSU Extension specialists and educators will present several talks on research efforts and related topics at the Midwest iHemp Expo in Lansing on Jan. 10-11, 2020.
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Don’t make the wrong PLC/ARC decision for your farm – 2018 Farm Bill ramifications vary greatly from the past
Published on January 8, 2020
Attending a 2018 Farm Bill meeting will help farmers choose the best program for their farm’s unique situation.
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Michigan's 2020 Drainage Workshop to teach drainage concepts and design
Published on January 8, 2020
Learn about drainage concepts and how to design drainage systems with crop production and water quality in mind on Feb. 12-13, 2020, in East Lansing.
