News

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.
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.
New farm manager named at MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center

Published on October 2, 2023
Michael de Schaaf has been named farm manager effective Oct. 1.
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.
The Importance of checking irrigation system uniformity

Published on August 18, 2023
Evaluating and retrofitting your irrigation system can help to improve irrigation water use efficiency.
Wisconsin issues quarantine for elongated hemlock scale that includes Michigan

Published on August 16, 2023
Quarantine will impact Michigan growers who will need to implement additional steps to ensure compliance.
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.
Updated Christmas tree weed control bulletin now available

Published on June 21, 2023
Weed control is critical to success in Christmas tree production.