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Details for excellence in agriculture
Published on January 28, 2021
Why do some farms make money while some farms lose money? -
Check out the 2021 dairy program booklet
Published on January 6, 2021
Take a look at the 2021 Dairy Programs booklet to stay up to date with what the MSU Dairy Extension team has been working on, in addition to what is to come in 2021. -
A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning
Published on November 4, 2020
The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices. -
2019 farm financial benchmarking results for Michigan
Published on October 21, 2020
Understanding farm financial trends has never been more important to the future success of a farm business. -
South Campus Animal Farms receive gift from Burnips Equipment
Published on September 30, 2020
Burnips Equipment donated the use of a silage chopper for MSU South Campus Animal Farms -
Poison hemlock identification and control
Published on June 25, 2020
Poison hemlock is a potentially dangerous weed found in Michigan, and identifying it is the first step in controlling it. -
March is frost seeding month in Michigan
Published on March 10, 2020
Frost-seeding with improved legumes and grasses is an economical way to improve pasture yield and quality. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
Frosted sorghum and sudangrass pasture poses prussic acid poisoning risk
Published on October 29, 2019
Sorghum-family plants can contain prussic acid that is potentially lethal to livestock. -
Now is the time to plant fall cover crops for grazing
Published on August 27, 2019
Cover crops can be a good option for grazing. -
Pricing standing corn silage
Published on August 19, 2019
This article describes a method to help determine a starting point for short-term sales; it is not intended to be used for long-term contracts. -
Baleage is different than all other forage making practices
Published on June 18, 2019
USDA Forage Specialist says knowing how baleage is different can get you a long way toward making better quality baleage. -
Summer annual forage seeds may not be available if you wait too long to order seed
Published on June 18, 2019
Producers are urged to contact their seed suppliers as soon as possible for availability of summer annuals. -
Michigan Hay Sellers List helps buyers locate scarce hay
Published on April 4, 2019
Whether buying or selling hay, the Michigan hay sellers list makes the task easier. -
Corn tar spot featured at upcoming Pest Management Update meetings
Published on January 4, 2019
Corn tar spot, a new threat to Michigan corn yields, will be one of the topics discussed at Pest Management Update meetings held throughout Michigan during January and February 2019. -
Workshops on soil health management when budgets are tight offered throughout Upper Peninsula
Published on December 5, 2018
Attendees will receive soil health and cost reduction tips for the 2019 growing season. -
Results from 2018 growing season will be available at Winter Ag Reviews
Published on November 27, 2018
Five locations will provide learning opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses about field trial research results.
