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Michigan Beekeepers Association Fall Conference is open for registration

Published on September 25, 2023
Register now for the Michigan Beekeepers Association in-person fall conference and pre-conference webinars.
Apply now for four SARE grant programs to fund farmers, educators and researchers

Published on September 15, 2023
Farmer Rancher, Partnership, Research and Education and Youth Educator grants are now open.
Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023

Published on September 15, 2023
$1.3 million in new grant funds support Michigan sustainable agriculture researchers, farmers and educators.
Michigan vegetable crop report – September 6, 2023

Published on September 6, 2023
Thanks to all our readers! This is the last report of the season. We hope harvest goes well!
What’s in your soil?

Published on September 1, 2023
Advanced soil testing methods improve farm management decisions. Five minutes of your time can make a difference!
A century of soil testing in Michigan

Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 30, 2023

Published on August 30, 2023
Extreme storms have damaged crops but growers will prevail. Farm markets have a strong supply going into Labor Day Weekend.
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
Why test soil in the fall?

Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.
Risk of irrigation water on the road

Published on August 25, 2023
The risk associated with irrigation water on the road depends on the pressure and volume of water hitting the road and amount of traffic encountering it.
Setting the table for record setting wheat yields

Published on August 24, 2023
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on Aug. 31 as Dennis Pennington discusses setting the table for record setting wheat yields.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 23, 2023

Published on August 23, 2023
Corn earworms are here. Late-season plantings are being harvested.
Comment period for Michigan Generally Accepted Agricultural and Management Practices closes soon

Published on August 22, 2023
Now is the time to comment on the proposed changes for 2024. The comment deadline is Aug. 25, 2023.
The Importance of checking irrigation system uniformity

Published on August 18, 2023
Evaluating and retrofitting your irrigation system can help to improve irrigation water use efficiency.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 18, 2023

Published on August 18, 2023
Cover crop fertility and late summer disease and insect vigilance.
Adequate water supply is the heart of an irrigation system

Published on August 16, 2023
Irrigation investments start with securing an adequate water supply that meets the state legal requirements for large-scale water use and minimal potential for conflict with neighbors or adverse resource impacts.
End of season irrigation decisions for corn and soybeans

Published on August 16, 2023
Virtual Breakfast participants on Aug. 24 will learn to identify when corn and soybeans no longer benefit from adequate water, and the irrigation scheduling methods to maximize the crop without wasting resources.
Michigan hop crop report week of August 10, 2023

Published on August 11, 2023
Cone development is a critical stage for disease control.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 9, 2023

Published on August 9, 2023
Growers are controlling late-season pests and ensuring successful harvests.
MSU researchers link auto and dairy industries to explore sustainable climate solutions

Published on August 7, 2023
Renewable electrical energy produced from anaerobic digesters could drive EV charging stations on dairy farms