News

Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference gets a makeover

Published on December 3, 2021
MSU Extension, Michigan Brewers Guild and Master Brewers Association are bringing hop and barley growers expanded educational and networking opportunities via a conference Jan. 12-14, 2022. Registration is open!
MSU Extension “barley” able to contain excitement about small grains for brewing and distilling field day

Published on June 18, 2021
In-person event at MSU W.K. Kellogg Biological Station to showcase small grains for brewing and distilling on June 25, 2021.
What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

Published on April 15, 2021
Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.
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.
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.”
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.
MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers

Published on November 6, 2020
With the presence of uncertainties, making well-informed decisions on the farm has never been more important.
A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning

Published on November 3, 2020
The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices.
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.