News

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.
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.
Spartan barley seed now available

Published on February 7, 2018
Michigan farmers now have the opportunity to grow the historic barley variety.
2017 Agriculture Census has been extended

Published on February 6, 2018
Still time for producers to complete USDA NASS forms.
Fourth annual Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference focuses on marketing and business development

Published on January 22, 2018
The fourth annual Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference will be held in Kalamazoo, Michigan on March 12-14.
A primer on reading field research results

Published on January 15, 2018
Michigan State University Extension offers farmers data to consider from field research trials. Here’s some background on understanding the statistical analysis or treatment response side of the data.
Three Worker Protection Standards and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018

Published on December 15, 2017
Register and attend one of three Worker Protection Standards (WPS) and Respirator Fit-Testing meetings in January 2018 throughout Michigan.
Join us for the 2017 Thumb Ag Day on Dec. 13

Published on December 8, 2017
Make plans to attend this premier agricultural education and trade show in Michigan’s Thumb.
Millennials in agriculture — Part 1

Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials are expected to make farming more efficient and profitable by relying more on technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Millennials in agriculture – Part 2

Published on November 22, 2017
Millennials tend to be discerning consumers willing to purchase food brands and products that embody their preferences for authenticity, transparency and responsible ingredient sourcing.