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Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance
Published on November 16, 2020
Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest. -
Radical Plants receives Product Innovation Award
Published on November 12, 2020
A business pivot success story during COVID-19. -
Coveyou Scenic Farm wins Best COVID-19 Pivot Award from the Michigan State University Product Center
Published on November 12, 2020
Michigan small farm ‘pivots’ to help feed neighbors. -
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. -
Phil Durst elected vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Published on October 28, 2020
During the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Phil Durst was elected to the position of vice president. Durst becomes only the fourth individual to serve in this role from Michigan in NACAA’s history. -
Recycling used produce containers
Published on October 19, 2020
Despite seeming to make economic and ecological sense, there are potential issues that make reusing single use fruit and vegetable boxes and bins for other produce sales a food safety risk. -
Postharvest hopyard considerations
Published on September 22, 2020
With harvest wrapping up, many growers are thinking about preparing their hopyards for winter and planning for next year. -
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. -
4th annual Michigan Chinook Cup
Published on September 18, 2020
Hop Growers of Michigan members encouraged to save a brewer’s cut sample for the competition. -
Moving farm sales online: The wide-world of web-based platforms
Published on September 18, 2020
Webinars help farmers navigate online sales platforms. -
Irrigate all the way to the end
Published on September 9, 2020
August drought conditions will have many irrigating into September. -
Take a virtual tour of the Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center
Published on September 2, 2020
The Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center is excited to offer a virtual tour in lieu of their annual open house. -
Cover Crop Virtual Field Day on Sept. 2 to feature early interseeding into corn
Published on August 26, 2020
MSU Extension and MSU AgBioResearch virtual event will highlight farms around the state and experts to answer your questions. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 26, 2020
Published on August 26, 2020
Harvest continues in southeast Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 26, 2020
Published on August 26, 2020
Time to be more proactive on pumpkin powdery mildew control. -
Benefits of side-disking hop rows
Published on August 25, 2020
Side disking helps prevent cross cultivation, reduces weeds and prevents alley growth. -
Enviroweather releases a test version of new website
Published on August 25, 2020
Get a head start on using the customizable dashboard and see improved mobile displays on the new Enviroweather website. -
Providing particulars on a pair of produce safety programs
Published on August 6, 2020
Implementing food safety practices on fruit and vegetable farms has been challenging. In response, a lot of different programs have sprung up to help. Let’s review a few programs that often are confused. -
Seed to Kitchen Collaborative comes to Michigan
Published on August 4, 2020
This new vegetable variety testing program serves the needs of organic, direct-market vegetable growers. -
Michigan agricultural safety grants
Published on August 4, 2020
Financial assistance now available to help mitigate COVID-19 costs for farmers and processors.