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Mark your calendars for the 2025 Breakfast on the Farm event

Published on May 2, 2025
Join us Saturday, August 2 in Lansing for a free Breakfast on the Farm event at the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center.
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.
Did conservation practices price out for an agroecology research site in 2024?

Published on April 16, 2025
Looking at the 2024 financials of the Kellogg Biological Station’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research experimental site.
Michigan AgrAbility 2024 updates

Published on March 24, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility supports farmers with disabilities and limitations, offering equipment modifications, assistive technology and farm evaluations. In 2024, the program collaborated with partners to provide innovative solutions enhancing accessibility.
Stay Connected with the MSU Pesticide Safety and Education Program Website

Published on March 18, 2025
The MSU Pesticide Safety & Education Program (PSEP) website is your go-to resource for everything related to pesticide safety, training and certification in Michigan.
Michigan State University Extension launches new Pesticide Safety Manual sales website

Published on March 14, 2025
The launch of the new MSU Extension Pesticide Safety Manual Sales Store is designed to make purchasing study materials for commercial and private applicators easier and more convenient than ever.
How the Rule of 5% can unlock profits for your farm

Published on March 13, 2025
Small improvements are the key to maintaining positive farm profits.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 27

Published on March 4, 2025
The 2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 27. The series runs every Thursday from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ET, through September 18.
2025 Tariffs and considerations for grain markets

Published on February 26, 2025
The imposition of tariffs early in 2025 could affect commodity markets and producers economically