News

Slow Moving Vehicle triangles - be on the lookout!

Published on October 4, 2024
Ensuring your Slow Moving Vehicle signs are in good shape will make traveling the roads safer for farmers and other road drivers.
Michigan Beekeepers Association 2024 Fall Conference

Published on September 30, 2024
The fall beekeeping conference will be held in Benzie County and include a honey show, three tracks of presentations on pollinator plants, alternative hive styles, honey bee colony health and more!
Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November.
Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.
Sustainable agricultural practices and findings spotlighted at the second annual KBS LTAR field day

Published on September 17, 2024
The second annual KBS LTAR field day showcased early agronomic and ecological changes in fields managed with advanced conservation strategies while also offering practical tips to make these practices work.
Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.
Produce safety cleaning and sanitizing workshop hosted in Holt, November 18

Published on September 6, 2024
The FSMA Produce Safety Rule requires growers to inspect, maintain, clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces of equipment and tools, but what does this mean? Join experts for this workshop focused on on-farm cleaning and sanitization best practices.
Michigan vegetable crop report – September 4, 2024

Published on September 5, 2024
This is the last week of our 2024 weekly reports. Thanks for your readership and good luck with the rest of the season.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
Timing the last irrigation

Published on August 29, 2024
Maximizing profit and returns on resources invested can be dependent on the last irrigation application.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 28, 2024

Published on August 28, 2024
Evapotranspiration levels in the corn belt are high, and sweet corn is delicious, leading to two potential meanings for “corn sweat.”
MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award

Published on August 22, 2024
The DEMaND program was named National Winner of Search for Excellence by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 21, 2024

Published on August 21, 2024
Harvest continues at full throttle while growers handle diseases and other late-season pests.
Michigan hop crop report week of August 16, 2024

Published on August 16, 2024
Growers look forward to hop harvest.
Managing brown marmorated stink bugs in homes

Published on August 14, 2024
How to prevent and get rid of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or building.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 14, 2024

Published on August 14, 2024
Fall crops are going in and harvest rolls on.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 7, 2024

Published on August 7, 2024
Consequences from excessive rains, strong sweet corn harvest, cover crops for fall.
Michigan hop crop report week of August 1, 2024

Published on August 2, 2024
Warm and humid weather will make way for slightly cooler temperatures next week.
Michigan hop pest report week of August 1, 2024

Published on August 2, 2024
Michigan hopyards remain in a critical pest management period for key insect pests and diseases. Growers are encouraged to scout regularly and thoroughly.
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.