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Planning for irrigation expansion starts now
Published on September 20, 2021
High commodity prices and short stints of drought have many producers thinking about expanding irrigation. -
Free texting service helps growers teach workers about produce safety
Published on September 16, 2021
To help growers and supervisors overcome produce safety challenges, MSU Extension has created a free farm worker-focused, on-farm produce safety texting service. -
Protecting Michigan’s environment and wildlife through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
Published on September 1, 2021
The program offers financial benefits for farmers and landowners and environmental improvements for Michigan. -
Addressing labor challenges together
Published on August 17, 2021
Help us understand the current workforce needs of agricultural operations across Michigan. -
West central Michigan small fruit update – Aug. 3, 2021
Published on August 3, 2021
West central Michigan remains under moderated drought conditions, which may affect blueberry fruit quality and yields in fields with limited supplemental irrigation. -
UPREC to host Organic Vegetable Field Day
Published on July 28, 2021
Event will feature mechanical weed control, vegetable variety trials -
MSU student plans to establish urban gardens in major cities
Published on July 15, 2021
Kenneth Matthews is a senior in Horticulture where he pursues his passion for plants. -
Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!
Published on June 11, 2021
New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs. -
Consider drought-motivated irrigation purchases carefully
Published on June 8, 2021
Hot, dry summers sometimes result in quick irrigation investment decisions that may be regretted -
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 12, 2021
Published on May 12, 2021
Transplanting of warm-season vegetables is set to ramp up at the end of this week in some areas, and direct-seeding continues.
