News

USDA offers farms with FSA loans an opportunity to ease repayment distress

Published on September 19, 2023
Cash Flow-Based Assistance can help reset the clock on loan payments.
Safeguarding Southwest Michigan grape growers: The Grapevine Insurance Program

Published on September 19, 2023
Crop insurance is available in select Michigan counties, deadline for signup is November 1, 2023.
Crop insurance options for fruit growers

Published on September 19, 2023
Farm Policy and Risk Management Webinar Series fruit session.
Apply now for four SARE grant programs to fund farmers, educators and researchers

Published on September 15, 2023
Farmer Rancher, Partnership, Research and Education and Youth Educator grants are now open.
Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023

Published on September 15, 2023
$1.3 million in new grant funds support Michigan sustainable agriculture researchers, farmers and educators.
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on September 14, 2023
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.
MSU launches the Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

Published on September 13, 2023
A new webinar program from Michigan State University Extension.
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023

Published on September 13, 2023
Honeycrisp starch removal ratings are showing fruit is more mature than anticipated for this time of the year. Overall, apples are maturing about seven days ahead of most years.
Grand Rapids area apple maturity report – September 13, 2023

Published on September 13, 2023
This is the first Grand Rapids area apple maturity report for the 2023 harvest season
West central Michigan apple maturity report – September 13, 2023

Published on September 13, 2023
Growers began picking early Gala varieties this week. Honeycrisp is rapidly maturing, and Empire is still immature.