News

Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation

Published on November 3, 2023
How the MSU Extension Farm Business Management Team and their resources can help farms build resiliency.
Registration now open for 2023 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo

Published on October 31, 2023
Education sessions focus on plant production, customer engagement, pest management and specialty cut flowers.
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.
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.
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.
Top four ‘favs’ from each Michigan Garden Plant Tour site

Published on August 16, 2023
Michigan State University Extension picks four plant cultivars or combinations at each trial garden participating in the Michigan Garden Plant Tour.
Dean Baas recognized as an NCR-SARE Hero

Published on June 26, 2023
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) celebrates Michigan cover crop advocate.
Educational packaging coming to a local pet and pond retailer near you

Published on June 15, 2023
The RIPPLE program reminds pond and aquarium keepers to be responsible owners and never release unwanted plants or pets into waterways.
Understanding the forms of nitrogen in water-soluble fertilizers for greenhouse growers

Published on June 12, 2023
Learn the effects of different nitrogen forms found in commercial water-soluble fertilizers on plant health and substrate pH. Gain the knowledge needed to make informed decisions and optimize crop yields in your greenhouse operation.