News

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.
MSU, Tribal Nations, others partnering on hemp variety trials

Published on September 16, 2020
Seeking to identify genetics, management practices to support Michigan farmers
Final Field Crops Virtual Breakfast for the season to focus on industrial hemp production

Published on September 2, 2020
Join us for the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on Sept. 10 with MSU agronomist Kurt Thelen to discuss industrial hemp research and production.
Enviroweather releases a test version of new website

Published on August 25, 2020
Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website.
Identifying risks for COVID-19 exposures in the workplace: Agriculture

Published on July 27, 2020
A new online tool helps agricultural employers evaluate and reduce COVID-19 exposure risks.
Midwestern Hemp Database Project seeks grower participation

Published on July 16, 2020
Land-grant universities team up with Rock River Laboratory and hemp growers to develop a public hemp database.
Enviroweather adds an additional station at North Central Michigan College

Published on July 15, 2020
The new station will serve commercial and community agriculture and provide hands-on education in Emmett County.
Freezing temperatures likely across Michigan

Published on May 7, 2020
Cold outbreak brings prolonged freeze risk.
Farmers facing isolation – stay connected, it’s good for you

Published on May 1, 2020
The inherent nature of the agricultural occupation is independent. Isolation is often linked to impacts on mental health and loss of life by suicide.
Creating a weed management plan for hemp

Published on April 30, 2020
Weed control in hemp will require careful planning.