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Predicting asparagus emergence
Published on April 15, 2024
The asparagus in Hart, Michigan, hit the snooze in late March but warm temperatures have likely rousted it from slumber, facilitating progress towards emergence. -
Dig into sustainable farm innovations with a search tool and map of SARE grant projects
Published on April 9, 2024
Find hundreds of SARE grants funded in Michigan and thousands nationally. -
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers
Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management. -
Educational session recordings for Beginning Farmers now available from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on March 26, 2024
Did you miss the live session? Recordings are now available to view! -
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases. -
New Remote ID requirement for drone operators
Published on March 14, 2024
Several steps are required for those operating an unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone, including the new Remote ID requirement beginning March 16, 2024. -
Dates on meat packages – Sell by, use by, freeze by, packaged on, expiration date
Published on March 1, 2024
Ever wonder why different food has different indicator dates on the package and what they mean? -
Biological, chemical and physical hazards assessed with HACCP
Published on March 1, 2024
Part of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan is a comprehensive hazard assessment. -
The 2024 Michigan Chinook Cup has been awarded
Published on January 17, 2024
Michigan hop farms are recognized for excellence at the 2024 Michigan Great Beer State Conference and Trade Show. -
Vegetable ‘Ag Ideas’ will focus on pillars of production for 2024
Published on January 4, 2024
Join the Michigan State University Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables. -
SARE video series highlights farmer-led sustainable agriculture projects
Published on December 21, 2023
Check out all 18 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farming Matters videos. -
Post-harvest vineyard care: Securing uniformity and abundant yields for your next vineyard season
Published on November 21, 2023
Nurture your vines for success. Follow these tips for post-harvest care to ensure consistency and bountiful harvests in the seasons to come. -
MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December
Published on November 6, 2023
Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension. -
2023 potato trial harvests in Montcalm County
Published on October 24, 2023
Potato trial harvest by MSU’s Potato Outreach Program is an integral part of varietal development that strengthens Michigan’s potato industry. -
University Extension seeks grower feedback on the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool
Published on October 11, 2023
Fruit growers in the Great Lakes region are invited to participate in a short survey designed to gauge the current use and necessary improvements for the Fruit Pest and Beneficial Search Tool. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization update from IR-4 Food Use Workshop
Published on October 9, 2023
The 2024 meeting in Milwaukee set research priorities for the 2025 field program. Projects prioritized address fruits, vegetables, nuts, field and oil crops, herbs, and other miscellaneous crops in the U.S. and Canada. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop
Published on October 9, 2023
Participants at the 2023 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2024 IR-4 food-use research program. -
Join the 2024 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program in Detroit or East Lansing
Published on October 3, 2023
Create a plan for your farm, educational garden or homestead. -
New USDA funding supports mentors for farmers transitioning to organic production
Published on October 2, 2023
Sign up now to be a paid mentor or mentee in the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. -
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.