MSU Extension Small Grains

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  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.

• Oatmeal: more than just a breakfast favorite

  Published on December 22, 2015
  Heart healthy oats can be used in a whole variety of meals and dishes.

• 2016 Field Crops Webinar Series scheduled for Monday evenings February 22-March 28

  Published on December 21, 2015
  Participants will receive field crop production and pest management highlights to prepare for the 2016 growing season.

• Vegetable, field crop and fruit production presentations for beginning farmers archived

  Published on December 16, 2015
  Presentations on a wide variety of crop production topics for people new to agriculture are available online and free for viewing.

• Healthy holiday baking: Part 2, healthy muffins and quick bread flours

  Published on December 15, 2015
  Baking season is upon us. Fresh baked breads, muffins, quick breads, cookies, cakes, and pies can be a highlight of holiday gatherings. This three part series of articles that will assist in making your holiday baking easier and healthier!

• Healthy holiday baking: Part 3, healthy cookies and cakes and pie crust flours

  Published on December 15, 2015
  Baking season is upon us. Fresh baked breads, muffins, quick breads, cookies, cakes, and pies can be a highlight of holiday gatherings. This three part series of articles that will assist in making your holiday baking easier and healthier!

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  New pest scouting bulletins available for free

  Published on December 2, 2015
  Free pest scouting bulletins are now available to field crop, greenhouse, vegetable and perennial crop producers.

• 2015 Thumb Ag Review meetings scheduled for December

  Published on November 18, 2015
  Six meetings are scheduled in December to provide results from the 2015 growing season.

• Plan now for winter storage of pesticides

  Published on November 2, 2015
  Now is the time for producers to plan their pesticide storage for the winter.