News

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.
Feeling cooped up? Now may be an egg-cellent time to raise your own chickens

Published on April 1, 2020
Raising chickens for eggs and meat can be a rewarding activity while practicing social distancing.
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.
What should you do when bringing home your 4-H project animal?

Published on March 26, 2020
When bringing animals back to the farm, make sure to implement a biosecurity program.
Building a HACCP team

Published on March 1, 2020
A good HACCP plan consists of more than one person writing something down and filing it in a binder to collect dust on the shelf.
New products in the news: Are you reading a sales pitch?

Published on March 1, 2020
Knowing when an article is really an advertisement can help you make smart decisions.
Farmland Rent Considerations - Part 2: Tips for negotiations farmland rent

Published on February 11, 2020
This series covers the factors you should take into consideration when renting out your farm land.
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.
Critical state funding for animal agriculture remains in jeopardy

Published on January 30, 2020
Through M-AAA, MSU scientists have conducted relevant, timely research on behalf of the animal agriculture industry. Regrettably, state support is currently not appropriated for 2020, leaving critical research and outreach programs in jeopardy.
Cover crops can be used to prevent nitrogen loss

Published on January 20, 2020
Cover crop research shows that winter cereal rye may reduce nitrate leaching