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New MSU Hop Podcast is fun and informative
Published on April 13, 2021
Join Michigan State University Extension for discussions about the hop industry in the Great Lakes region. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 13, 2021
Published on April 13, 2021
Many tree fruits are blooming. Small fruits are leafing out. -
All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators
Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 6, 2021
Published on April 6, 2021
March was warm. Fruit crops are moving. -
Horticulture alum manages 300 acres of vineyards
Published on April 2, 2021
Peter Rigan's work is exciting because each season in the vineyards is different. -
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on April 2, 2021
Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases. -
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. -
Grower survey to assess herbicide drift damage in the North Central U.S.
Published on March 1, 2021
Specialty crop growers are asked to fill out this survey to help us understand the impact of herbicide drift. -
Agricultural professionals in extension services worldwide build new relationships between culturally diverse systems
Published on February 9, 2021
Michigan State University and India’s National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management collaborate on a new book, “Innovations in Agricultural Extension.” -
Details for excellence in agriculture
Published on January 28, 2021
Why do some farms make money while some farms lose money?