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Christina DiFonzo awarded ESA professional award for excellence in extension

Published on December 4, 2020
The Entomological Society of America has honored field crops entomologist DiFonzo for her outstanding contributions to extension entomology.
Saving soil with cover crops

Published on December 4, 2020
Podcast recording with a thumb-area farmer delves into how he uses cover crops to save soil and money.
Legacy of the Land

Published on December 4, 2020
Through the MDARD/FRSAN Legacy of the Land grants, MSU Extension can help support you and your farm to help you stay or get back on a successful track.
Virtual pest and field crop management updates for 2021

Published on December 2, 2020
The in-person field crop meetings offered each winter by MSU Extension have moved to online delivery for 2021.
Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos give youth a glimpse into where our food comes from

Published on December 2, 2020
Virtual Ag-Citing Experience videos will show people—young and old, in classrooms or home schools or well past school—how farmers raise animals and crops and give them a sneak peek into where our food comes from.
Final call to register for 2020 Virtual Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update

Published on December 1, 2020
This is the final call to register for the Virtual Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness to receive your 2021 Field Crops Weed Guide in time for the meeting.
Largest agriculture training program for military service members in U.S. continues expansion

Published on November 30, 2020
Heroes to Hives announces state partnerships to bring beekeeping education to more veterans.
Evaluating seedling wheat stands this fall

Published on November 30, 2020
Before snow blankets the fields, evaluating wheat fields may be helpful.
Fall wheat emergence and the vernalization process

Published on November 30, 2020
If late planted wheat doesn't emerge, can it still survive, vernalize and produce good yields?
Virtual Milk and Grain Marketing Meeting

Published on November 23, 2020
Join us virtually Dec. 8 to learn about strategies to optimize farm profitability.
USDA grant provides an opportunity to improve agricultural water quality

Published on November 23, 2020
Grant will support the development of an online tool for farmers to improve water quality.
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available online before the end of the year

Published on November 17, 2020
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online opportunities available.
Pesticide course offered for private and commercial pesticide applicators

Published on November 17, 2020
New online course for restricted use pesticide applicators offering 12 credits.
MSU researcher receives USDA grant to develop improved drainage systems for farms

Published on November 16, 2020
Ehsan Ghane, assistant professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, will lead a three-year, $614,000 USDA grant to implement drainage systems that will improve water quality on farms.
Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance

Published on November 16, 2020
Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.
Flushing phosphorus down the drain tile

Published on November 12, 2020
Learn more about practices to keep phosphorus in your field and out of the water.
Spotted lanternfly: A colorful cause for concern

Published on November 12, 2020
Learn how to identify and report any sightings of this invasive pest.
New edition of “Prepare your farm for tax season now” webinar to be held on Dec. 1

Published on November 12, 2020
Get your feet wet about farm recordkeeping and taxes in this one-hour webinar. Take action and stop stressing.
The 2020 Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update will be online Dec. 16

Published on November 5, 2020
The 22nd annual Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness will be offered online and feature crop and pest management recommendations, on-farm research data and pesticide certification credits.
Consumer opinions matter: Row crop farmers, are you listening?

Published on November 5, 2020
Connecting with the consumer is an important part of marketing farm commodities.