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Spartan barley on tap
Published on October 17, 2016
The long-awaited Spartan barley will soon be featured at New Holland’s Pub in Holland, Mich. -
Beer, hard cider and wines new to Making it in Michigan Marketplace Trade Show
Published on September 16, 2016
Michigan beer, hard cider, and wine producers are invited to exhibit at the MSU Product Center Making it in Michigan Trade Show for the first time ever. -
Grow your own hops with tips from Michigan Fresh
Published on August 24, 2016
Michigan State University Extension’s Michigan Fresh fact sheet on Growing Hops provides advice for budding growers. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – August 11, 2016
Published on August 11, 2016
A month of above-normal temperatures and almost no measurable precipitation has intensified moisture stress in most crops across northeast Michigan. -
Together at the Farm: U.P. Local Food Conference to be Held
Published on July 15, 2016
Renowned Small Farm and Organic Expert, Eliot Coleman to Speak at Local Food Conference -
New testing lab seeks to serve malting barley producers and processors in reemerging markets
Published on July 14, 2016
As popularity grows for locally sourced grain for craft beer, quality remains a top priority. -
Interseeding cover crops into standing cash crops
Published on July 1, 2016
Interseeding cover crops into a standing cash crop has several advantages over seeding after harvest, but management practices are critical to ensure successful establishment. -
State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online
Published on June 29, 2016
MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams. -
Irrigation management: Measuring soil moisture and application uniformity
Published on June 23, 2016
Measure soil moisture and irrigation equipment output to ensure timely application of the right amount of water uniformly across your field. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – June 23, 2016
Published on June 23, 2016
Crops are beginning to show moisture stress.