News

MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension to host field days around the state this summer

Published on May 28, 2024
Growers and producers will have the chance to participate in field days across Michigan.
Planning for the unexpected

Published on May 1, 2024
Knowing your context is important on your farm. But what happens when your context changes unexpectedly? No matter how well you plan, make goals, or manage your farm you will experience unexpected weather events.
The basics of lagoons and anaerobic digester clean out

Published on April 25, 2024
Advice for sampling and cleanout for lagoons and anaerobic digesters and safety considerations.
New Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program funds four projects

Published on April 22, 2024
Each project will be supported at roughly $1.25 million over three years.
Yikes! Yellow trees? What’s going on here?

Published on April 19, 2024
Soil testing is often the key to diagnosing (and solving) the problem of yellow needles.
Manure has value, test and take credit this spring

Published on April 3, 2024
Manure nutrients vary based on when and how it is applied. But there are always nutrients in it, and benefits to reducing fertilizer.
Making customer connections in cover crops: Join the cover crop service provider directory

Published on April 1, 2024
Developing a resource for landowners in Michigan to easily access cover crop seed and service providers.
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.
Cover crop use in Michigan, reflecting on the 2022 Census of Agriculture

Published on March 13, 2024
The 2022 Census of Agriculture results reveal latest trends in cover crop use in Michigan.
Controlling erosion with cover crops

Published on February 9, 2024
Stop losing your most valuable asset. Plant cover crops.