News
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What can I do with my land?
Published on January 14, 2020
There are many factors that play a role in determining what can be done with newly purchased or inherited land from location to acreage to current use.
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The National Ag Day essay and video contest submission deadline is right around the corner
Published on January 14, 2020
“Food Brings Everyone to the Table” is the official theme for the 2020 National Ag Day essay contest and students have until January 31 at midnight to enter.
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Michigan Field Crops podcast “In the Weeds” first series now available
Published on January 13, 2020
MSU Extension field crops team releases In the Weeds, a new podcast to provide convenient education to critical issues facing Michigan field crop farmers.
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MSU Extension and USDA Rural Development will present a workshop on the USDA Value-Added Producer Grant Program in Kent County
Published on January 12, 2020
A USDA Value Added Producer Grant Workshop will be held 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. January 30 at 775 Ball Ave. N.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49503.
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MSU Extension to present at statewide hemp conference
Published on January 9, 2020
MSU Extension specialists and educators will present several talks on research efforts and related topics at the Midwest iHemp Expo in Lansing on Jan. 10-11, 2020.
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Sixth annual Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference
Published on January 8, 2020
This annual event will be held at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, on March 5-7, 2020.
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Michigan's 2020 Drainage Workshop to teach drainage concepts and design
Published on January 8, 2020
Learn about drainage concepts and how to design drainage systems with crop production and water quality in mind on Feb. 12-13, 2020, in East Lansing.
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Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in east Michigan
Published on January 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension’s 2020 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management as well necessary information on new regulations.
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More about the new USDA bioengineering label
Published on January 3, 2020
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, food products containing bioengineered material will have to be labeled as such.
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Ag talk: I gave my presentation, but did my farmers listen to me?
Published on December 26, 2019
A good speech will increase your audience's willingness to practice the ideas delivered during your presentation.