News
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Agriculture support labs still open for business, with modifications
Published on March 27, 2020
As the pandemic of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus, impacts farmers’ ability to get ready for planting season, labs and other support aids remain open with limitations.
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Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19
Published on March 27, 2020
Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.
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Field Crops Webinar Series: Hemp production in Michigan
Published on March 12, 2020
Part seven of the Field Crops Webinar Series focuses on considerations for hemp production in Michigan in 2020.
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Getting “In the Weeds” on hemp production in Michigan
Published on March 11, 2020
Michigan Field Crops “In the Weeds” podcast third series will explore hemp production including insurance options. Deadline for insuring is March 16, 2020.
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New hemp session added to Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days program
Published on January 23, 2020
From sourcing seeds to post-harvest needs, learn what it takes to grow industrial hemp during the Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days, Feb. 5-6, 2020.
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FAQ on hemp licensing and regulation
Published on January 23, 2020
Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development address frequently asked questions on hemp.
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Hemp production resources from Michigan State University
Published on January 23, 2020
Michigan State University’s Hemp Production website includes news, recorded webinars and bulletins.
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Michigan Family Farms Conference brings education and resources to small-scale farmers
Published on January 21, 2020
Small- and medium-scale farmers are invited to attend the Michigan Family Farms Conference on Feb. 8, 2020 at the Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
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Understanding regulations regarding hemp cannabinoid testing
Published on January 16, 2020
An important and required step in growing hemp in Michigan is to submit samples for THC analysis, but there is confusion about what needs to be tested and reported.
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MSU Extension to present at statewide hemp conference
Published on January 9, 2020
MSU Extension specialists and educators will present several talks on research efforts and related topics at the Midwest iHemp Expo in Lansing on Jan. 10-11, 2020.
