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Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on October 11, 2024
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening.
Fall-time farm management decisions and how Michigan State University Extension can help

Published on September 27, 2024
Fall is a great time to review your farm production year’s status and outlook. Free education and resources are available to help make difficult decisions or adjustments for successful farm management.
Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November.
MSU scientists study how to increase water-, nutrient-use efficiency in greenhouses, nurseries

Published on September 18, 2024
Tom Fernandez, a professor in the Department of Horticulture, has conducted extensive research on how to efficiently irrigate plants in greenhouses and nurseries. His newest project examines how to effectively treat water after it’s used in production.
Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.
Featured Four: Favorites from Walters Gardens

Published on September 12, 2024
Looking for tried and true performers for the upcoming season? Read Part 7 of our series about favorites from this year’s Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
Featured Four: Favorites from DGI Propagators Trial Gardens

Published on September 12, 2024
Looking for tried and true performers for the upcoming season? Read Part 1 of our series about favorites from this year’s Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
Featured Four: Favorites from Mast Young Plants Trial Garden

Published on September 12, 2024
Looking for tried and true performers for the upcoming season? Read Part 4 of our series about favorites from this year’s Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
Featured Four: Favorites from Raker-Roberta's Young Plants

Published on September 12, 2024
Looking for tried and true performers for the upcoming season? Read Part 6 of our series about favorites from this year’s Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
Featured Four: Favorites from MSU Trial Gardens

Published on September 12, 2024
Looking for tried and true performers for the upcoming season? Read Part 3 of our series about favorites from this year’s Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.