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Garden center retail survival strategy series: Overcoming challenges with a holistic approach
Published on April 9, 2020
Utilize a big-picture approach to develop contingency plans for your business. -
Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture
Published on April 9, 2020
Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply. -
Agriculture support labs still open for business, with modifications
Published on April 1, 2020
As the pandemic of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus, impacts farmers’ ability to get ready for planting season, labs and other support aids remain open with limitations. -
Plant and soil service labs open during COVID-19 shutdowns
Published on March 30, 2020
MSU’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory remain open during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order. -
Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19
Published on March 27, 2020
Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19. -
COVID-19: Where can agricultural employers go to stay current on the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus?
Published on March 19, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change daily and staying current on the latest changes for agricultural workers can be difficult. -
New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?
Published on March 2, 2020
Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions. -
Irrigation update for specialty crop producers on March 17
Published on February 26, 2020
Specialty Crop Irrigation Meeting in southwest Michigan offers an irrigation update for fruit, vegetable and ornamental crop producers with an emphasis on rules, regulations, legal requirements and scheduling. -
Core manual/RUP review offered in Spanish on Feb. 27
Published on February 14, 2020
Prepare for the MDARD Core Pesticide Applicators Certification exam with this Spanish-speaking review session in West Olive, Michigan. -
Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 3: Farmland Rental Agreements and Arrangements
Published on February 11, 2020
This series covers the factors you should take into consideration when renting out your farm land.