News
-
What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?
Published on April 15, 2021
Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely. -
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. -
Farms with no employees can still benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program
Published on March 6, 2021
Self-employed farmers can apply for PPP loan funds based on their 2020 gross income. Application deadline is March 31. -
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? -
Beer, Hops, Barley: Virtual Winter Conference registration now open
Published on December 18, 2020
Michigan Brewers Guild, Master Brewers Association-MI, and Michigan State University partner to offer expanded virtual conference. -
Educational opportunities for hop growers this winter
Published on December 4, 2020
Despite the cancellation of in-person programming, growers have some great “hopportunities” this winter.