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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? -
New MDARD emergency order extends restricted use pesticide certifications until June 30, 2021
Published on January 7, 2021
MDARD extends RUP certification credentials for applicators expiring in 2019 and 2020, extends opportunity to recertify by credits for additional six months. -
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. -
Coronavirus relief programs for nontraditional commodities webinar to be held Tuesday, Nov. 24
Published on November 20, 2020
Join us to learn more about how these valuable programs can benefit your farm and what they might mean for your farm taxes. -
Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance
Published on November 16, 2020
Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.