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Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2020 by IR-4
Published on October 17, 2019
Participants at the 2019 IR-4 Food Use Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2020 IR-4 food-use research program. -
Fall weed control reminders on late and prevent plant acres
Published on October 16, 2019
Recommendations for fall 2019 weed control that will set the stage for successful spring 2020 weed control -
Survey input from industrial hemp growers needed for MSU research and Extension efforts
Published on October 7, 2019
Input regarding industrial hemp production practices and challenges will help ensure MSU research and Extension efforts can benefit industrial hemp growers. -
MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops
Published on September 10, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast focuses on industrial hemp production
Published on August 7, 2019
MSU Extension’s Field Crop Virtual Breakfast on Aug. 15 will discuss productions aspect of industrial hemp in Michigan -
Upcoming field days scheduled for northern Michigan region
Published on July 24, 2019
Connect, share and learn at upcoming field days in the Upper Peninsula and northern lower Michigan covering field crop, forage and specialty crop production. -
Weighing the risk of cannabis cross-pollination
Published on July 12, 2019
Industrial hemp and marijuana growers must work together to ensure a bright future for all sectors of the budding cannabis industry. -
Exploring opportunities: Growing industrial hemp in Michigan
Published on July 8, 2019
Industrial hemp was legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill and is a new opportunity for Michigan growers. Join a four-part webinar series on growing industrial hemp, especially in greenhouse production. -
Industrial hemp webinar to focus on field production and irrigation topics
Published on June 13, 2019
A webinar focusing on a broad overview of industrial hemp and irrigation issues will take place June 24, 2019. -
Industrial Hemp Production in Michigan
Published on May 24, 2019
A comprehensive look at hemp production in Michigan including history & regulation, users & markets and the agronomic elements of industrial production. -
CBD – The next ingredient frontier
Published on April 29, 2019
Cannabidiol (CBD) is the new rage with oils, tonics, and tinctures popping for sale, but what do we know about this trending ingredient? In this post, we take a new look at CBD. -
Growing or processing industrial hemp? Here’s how to register.
Published on April 25, 2019
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has released guidelines for registering to grow, handle, process and market the crop. This article will help you through the process. -
Industrial hemp on ballot with marijuana in November
Published on October 4, 2018
Focus on risks of marijuana legalization could distract voters from the hemp provision and stifle opportunity for Michigan farmers. -
Reintroduction of industrial hemp into US agriculture
Published on May 9, 2018
A breakfast meeting on May 15, 2018, in St. Joseph County will focus on industrial hemp as a cash crop and how it may fit into future farming operations in Michigan. -
Michigan approves industrial hemp research
Published on February 6, 2015
Growers may benefit from industrial hemp, a traditional multi-use crop.
