News
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Shipping of hop plants and planting material to the pacific northwest prohibited by quarantine
Published on May 7, 2018
As growers and propagators look to source and sell planting materials, it's important to remember quarantine rules. -
Hop plant protection and Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs)
Published on May 7, 2018
Growers need to be cognizant of MRLs to avoid export issues. -
Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program offers free services to producers
Published on April 26, 2018
The Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program is helpful if issues arise with lenders, creditors or the USDA agencies over loans, credit, wetland determinations, farm program compliance, crop insurance or other agriculture-related topics. -
Vegetable pesticide series: Should I use it during bloom?
Published on April 17, 2018
A pollinator protection guide for vegetable growers. -
Tax laws and their impacts on farms in 2018
Published on April 12, 2018
A breakfast meeting on April 17 in St. Joseph County will focus on various tax laws, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and how they will impact farmers in 2018. The meeting will also be available online. -
Commercial specialty crop growers should register with Driftwatch
Published on March 26, 2018
Dicamba-resistant crop acreage is expected to increase, and with it the potential for non-target crop damage. -
Be smart when farming near underground pipelines and utilities
Published on March 16, 2018
Spring means deep tillage, trenching, posthole digging, tile-laying, building and other earth-moving activities on the farm. Be aware of pipeline and utility safety issues and call 811 when needed. -
Worker Protection Standard training requirements for growers
Published on March 14, 2018
A summary of Worker Protection Standard (WPS) training requirements and some resources to help you stay compliant. -
Farmers can apply for EQIP funds to enhance monarch butterfly habitat
Published on February 22, 2018
With financial assistance from NRCS’s EQIP initiative, Michigan farmers can create or improve monarch habitat around their farm. -
Cascade Cup 2017 champion announced
Published on February 7, 2018
Michigan hop producer places in national hop competition.