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Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – May 12, 2016
Published on May 12, 2016
Planting remains in high gear for most of the Thumb region. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 5, 2016
Published on May 5, 2016
Fieldwork was just beginning before spring rains moved into the region. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – April 28, 2016
Published on April 28, 2016
Extended winter finally gives way to normal spring weather in the northeast region. -
Marketing update scheduled for thumb
Published on April 19, 2016
Grain and dairy markets will be the focus of a meeting set for Tuesday, April 26 from 10 a.m. – noon. Farms can attend the live session or log in for a live web-feed. -
Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production
Published on April 12, 2016
Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
What to do with your leftover rice?
Published on March 7, 2016
Have leftover rice from takeout or home cooking? No worries. Here are some great tips on how you can use it. -
Upper Peninsula farmer shares suggestions for newer farmers based on lifetime experience
Published on March 1, 2016
It can pay off to listen to advice from experienced, successful farmers. -
Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?
Published on February 29, 2016
Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future. -
Food mysteries – Part 1: Exploring grains
Published on January 12, 2016
Wheat, corn, rice, oats, rye and barley are some of the common grains people eat. Let’s explore the science and mysteries of grains. -
Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources event to focus on soil health
Published on January 12, 2016
Michigan State University will host its first Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils on Aug. 24, 2016, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan.