News
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What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?
Published on April 15, 2021
Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely. -
Farms with no employees can still benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program
Published on March 7, 2021
Self-employed farmers can apply for PPP loan funds based on their 2020 gross income. Application deadline is March 31. -
Hot field crops topics for a winters’ day
Published on January 27, 2021
The Thumb Area Virtual Pest and Crop Management Update on Feb. 2 will be the final regional meeting of the 2021 series. -
In the Weeds podcast on upgrading your cropping system
Published on January 13, 2021
From relay cropping to using drones on the farm, this series of “In the Weeds” podcast considers upgrades to cropping systems to improve efficiency. -
New edition of “Prepare your farm for tax season now” webinar to be held on Dec. 1
Published on November 12, 2020
Get your feet wet about farm recordkeeping and taxes in this one-hour webinar. Take action and stop stressing. -
MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers
Published on November 6, 2020
With the presence of uncertainties, making well-informed decisions on the farm has never been more important. -
A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning
Published on November 4, 2020
The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices. -
Farmers needed to help guide direction of future MSU Extension field crop programming
Published on October 23, 2020
The MSU Extension field crops team is asking farmers for guidance by filling out a brief online needs assessment. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast recordings are available for viewing online
Published on October 12, 2020
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast recordings cover topics on crop management, integrated pest management and soil and fertility management. -
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool
Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.
