Sample News

Eroding away your economic and environmental progress

Published on July 17, 2020
Controlling erosion on your farm is good for the environment but also your pocketbook.
Central Michigan field crop update – July 16, 2020

Published on July 17, 2020
Crop, pest, financial and stress management update.
Am I running a commercial farm?

Published on July 17, 2020
Know the difference between hobby and commercial farming, and the IRS expectations of each type of farm.
New version of the MSU Extension Farm Records Book for Management is now available

Published on July 16, 2020
The book can be used in Excel, Google Sheets, or printed off to fill out by hand.
Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 16, 2020

Published on July 16, 2020
Hot and dry conditions give way to slightly cooler temperatures and an upcoming extended period of possible wet weather—scouting focus may need to shift.
Court clarification on Right to Farm and local regulation

Published on July 16, 2020
A published Michigan Court of Appeals case provides clarification over the confusing issue of local regulation and the Right to Farm Act.
Midwestern Hemp Database Project seeks grower participation

Published on July 16, 2020
Land-grant universities team up with Rock River Laboratory and hemp growers to develop a public hemp database.
Southeast Michigan vegetable update – July 15, 2020

Published on July 15, 2020
Farms around the area received variable rainfall late last week.
Enviroweather adds an additional station at North Central Michigan College

Published on July 15, 2020
The new station will serve commercial and community agriculture and provide hands-on education in Emmett County.
Michigan grape scouting report – July 15, 2020

Published on July 15, 2020
Bloom has ended in northern Michigan. Diseases and berry moth larvae have been found on clusters in southern Michigan.