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  Rotating sites of action to post-pone or prevent herbicide resistance

  Published on March 2, 2014
  MSU pest management meeting surveys reveal that Michigan field crop growers are committed to rotating sites of action to post-pone or prevent herbicide resistance.

• Tillage practices have a direct correlation to soil health

  Published on February 9, 2014
  Farmers have a direct impact on soil quality through many of their field practices, including tillage.

• Integrated pest management can save money

  Published on January 22, 2014
  Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest.

• Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on January 9, 2014
  Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals.

• Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?

  Published on December 30, 2013
  Research-based information sources are a good place to start.

• Managing weight with whole grains

  Published on December 26, 2013
  Research shows that consuming while grains may help with weight management.

• Label language: Whole grains

  Published on December 16, 2013
  Make at least half your grains whole grains by confirming they are 100 percent whole and not enriched.

• Integrated pest management webinars now available on demand

  Published on November 1, 2013
  MSU Extension is now offering Integrated Pest Management Academy Online, a series of online prerecorded webinars. Commercial and private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators.

• Growing local barley for local beer-making

  Published on October 1, 2013
  Statewide interest in local barley has Michigan State University moving ahead with research on malting barley.

• Facts on whole grains and gluten

  Published on September 11, 2013
  Whole grains are essential to a well-rounded diet, and gluten provides essential vitamins and minerals to the body.