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Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – May 12, 2016

Published on May 12, 2016
Planting remains in high gear for most of the Thumb region.
Malting barley resources from MSU Extension now online

Published on April 22, 2016
New website houses resources for malting barley and malt producers in Michigan.
Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production

Published on April 12, 2016
Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan.
Malting barley trials prove useful in variety selection

Published on March 29, 2016
To overcome the lack of malting barley varieties bred in or for Michigan, variety trial research is crucial in identifying and recommending varieties to support a growing industry.
What exactly is craft beer?

Published on March 22, 2016
Find out what defines a craft brewer compared to a non-craft brewer.
Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?

Published on February 29, 2016
Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future.
Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference

Published on February 25, 2016
Conference to feature nationally and internationally renowned speakers.
Malting barley: A very special non-specialty crop

Published on January 27, 2016
Malting barley is ineligible for specialty crop designation, which is a source of frustration for those working in the craft malting and beverage industries.
Registration now open for the second annual Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference

Published on January 20, 2016
The premier Great Lakes craft beer ingredient conference has moved to a larger venue and expanded to include a trade show.
Spartan barley impresses researchers in first year of resurrection effort

Published on January 14, 2016
Michigan State University researchers say Spartan barley is a strong contender as a locally sourced ingredient for the state’s budding craft brewery industry.