News

Results from 2018 growing season will be available at Winter Ag Reviews

Published on November 27, 2018
Five locations will provide learning opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses about field trial research results.
Cover crop field day hosted at Kellogg Biological Station

Published on October 25, 2018
Join the discussion and tour cover crop research and demonstration plots on Nov. 1, 2018, in Hickory Corners, Michigan.
Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year

Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.
Learn about Spartan Barley’s comeback at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station

Published on September 20, 2018
Most barley grown in Michigan has primarily originated from North Dakota and Central Canada, until now.
Educational program offered to help manage challenges where forests and farms co-exist

Published on June 4, 2018
Forests and Farms event will help producers utilize their natural resources to maximize on-farm profitability.
Don’t become another deadly statistic

Published on May 23, 2018
Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children.
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1

Published on May 8, 2018
As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard.
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard — Part 2

Published on May 8, 2018
The new respirator requirements for the updated Worker Protection Standard requires growers complete a respirator fit test annually.
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.
The Soil Health Nexus is looking to better understand your soil health challenges

Published on April 11, 2018
Take this survey to help us develop soil health tools to educate farmers, farm consultants, educators, and agency personal.