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New label denoting bioengineered ingredients will soon appear on food items in 2020

Published on December 4, 2019
Starting in 2020, consumers will start to see labels for genetically modified foods on store shelves.
Sampling Oral and Processing Fluids to Identify Disease in Pigs

Published on December 3, 2019
Monitoring your herd for diseases has been simplified by new tests using oral and processing fluids. These sampling techniques are inexpensive, easy to do and can be applied to individual pigs (as a diagnostic) or pens/litters (for herd surveillance).
Pest Control

Published on December 3, 2019
With the fall and winter season coming to fruition, an increase of rodents and pests make their way into livestock facilities. Learn how to look for evidence of rodents and pests in your facilities and how they may affect your livestock.
Symptoms of Rhizomania, a new disease for Michigan red beets

Published on December 3, 2019
Know the symptoms of Rhizomania and more about this new disease.
Managing Rhizomania, a new disease for Michigan red beets

Published on November 27, 2019
Rhizomania-resistant red beet varieties and cultural practices can limit Rhizomania.
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV): A new concern for tomato and pepper producers

Published on November 25, 2019
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) is making headlines and eliciting USDA action. Growers need to learn more about ToBRFV biology, symptoms and control.
Will leaving corn in the field to dry until late spring be a viable option?

Published on November 22, 2019
The key factor to consider in deciding whether to leave corn in the field until spring is to assess the risk of yield losses by leaving corn in the field.
Stored grain management training available for farmers and commercial applicators

Published on November 21, 2019
Participants will learn on-farm grain storage tips and earn enough recertification credits to renew their private or commercial applicator fumigation standard without retesting.
BQA transportation certification training

Published on November 19, 2019
Livestock Truckers delivering cattle to some packing plants will be required to become certified. MSU Extension will be providing certification training programs across Michigan.
Population study on soybeans

Published on November 19, 2019
What was the effect of planting population on soybean yield in Sanilac County this year?