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Deadly form of influenza found in two Canadian flocks - Poultry beware

Published on January 19, 2022
Detection of this disease s another reminder for everyone who owns poultry to practice strict biosecurity and of major concern for poultry producers along the Atlantic flyway.
Second careers in sustainable agriculture

Published on January 18, 2022
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program and other MSU programs welcome retirees and career-shifters starting farms.
Weed Genomes Cropping up at PSM

Published on January 17, 2022
PSM's Dr. Eric Patterson along with colleagues at MSU, Colorado State University, and industry partners have launched the International Weed Genomics Consortium, a program to sequence, annotate and publish genomes for up to 30 common weed species.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: Disease-suppressing and growth-promoting composts

Published on January 14, 2022
Part two of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
Southwest Michigan fruit update – 2021 review

Published on January 12, 2022
Repeated freezes in May damaged many crops. A dry summer kept disease pressure down in most fruits. Crop quality and volumes were generally good for early season crops, but a warm and wet October caused quality issues for some late crops.
Compost handling in agriculture systems: How is compost made?

Published on January 12, 2022
Part one of a six-part series on compost utilization and management on farms.
Supply chain challenges for beef production

Published on January 12, 2022
Beef producers need to prioritize input needs and put a plan in place to secure them. Currently, items such as fertilizer, vaccines, and even cattle ear tags may have limited supplies due to supply chain disruptions.
Scaling-up conservation practices: how much can farmers afford?

Published on January 3, 2022
Prairie strips have the potential to contribute a suite of ecosystem services. A new study from the MSU Kellogg Biological Station finds a large swath of corn and soy cropland could be converted to prairie strips under appropriate payment schemes.
New MSU Extension field crops educator in Huron County

Published on December 22, 2021
Jenna Falor has a background in crop and animal agriculture. Her role will focus on field crops and nutrient management.
What do I need to know about lead before planting vegetables?

Published on December 22, 2021
In situations where heavy metals may be high in the soil, selecting certain vegetables to grow can lower the risk of heavy metal exposure.