News

Preparing vines for winter: Research-driven approaches to cold hardiness in vineyards

Published on November 19, 2024
Essential strategies and best practices to protect grapevines from winter stress and ensure a thriving growing season.
Entrenamiento sobre la Seguridad del Manejo de los Pesticidas y la Protección del Trabajador ofrecido en inglés y en español 12 de diciembre en Great Lakes Expo 2024

Published on November 14, 2024
Por la tarde, los participantes podrán tomar el examen RUP de certificación para la aplicación de Pesticidas de Uso Restringido de MDARD y también podrán recibir la capacitación sobre el Estándar de Protección al Trabajador requerida por la EPA WPS.
EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan

Published on November 11, 2024
Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species.
Presentations available from 2024 Controlled Atmospheric Storage Clinic

Published on November 8, 2024
The presentations associated with this event are available to review.
Common apple pests and diseases poster in Spanish and English now available

Published on November 8, 2024
Available in print and PDF, this poster serves as a quick ID guide for common apple pests and disease and the damage they can cause.
Understanding farm financial wellbeing

Published on November 8, 2024
Skilled farm decision-making considers overall farm and household wellbeing, of which finances are an important component.
Negotiating reasonable land rent in times of low market prices

Published on November 5, 2024
How can you, the farm manager, help your landowners understand the impacts of lower prices and high input costs on profits?
2024 Tree fruit season wrap up

Published on November 5, 2024
Looking back at 2024 and preparing for next season with fall IPM practices.
Cultivating Success: Building Your Farm's Future with MSU Extension

Published on November 1, 2024
Succession planning for a family farm requires time, patience and the right advisors to guide each person throughout the transition plan. Join MSU Extension educators for a four-part series covering major topics for a positive farm transition.
New to crop insurance? See the ‘Beginner’s Guide to Crop Insurance’ by USDA

Published on October 30, 2024
The “Beginners Guide to Crop Insurance,” recently released by the USDA Risk Management Agency, is available in Spanish and English.