News
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Select and use herbicides without harming the environment
Published on April 23, 2013
Fifteen steps to safely apply herbicides. -
Preemergence herbicide applications for crabgrass control
Published on April 12, 2013
Spring has been very slow to arrive, but models indicate many areas of central and southern Michigan may soon be in the optimum application window for preemergence herbicides. -
Successful nutrient management begins with soil sampling
Published on April 11, 2013
Soil analysis and fertilizer recommendations are only as good as the samples you submit. -
Integrated pest management resources at MSU
Published on April 1, 2013
As the 2013 season approaches, get up-to-date on the latest resources and tools to help you make in-season pest management decisions. -
A changing climate’s impact on water and water resources
Published on March 22, 2013
Michigan State University Assistant Professor Pouyan Nejadhashemi will speak on future increased precipitation due to climate variability and change and its impact on farmland and agricultural best management practices. -
Spill prevention, control and countermeasures for farms
Published on March 20, 2013
Farmers whose fuel oil storage capacity meet the EPA’s Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures program criteria have until May 10, 2013 to file their SPCC plan. -
Protecting Michigan’s water resources
Published on March 16, 2013
Michigan borders some of the world’s greatest fresh water resources. Protecting the water quality of these resources is the goal of projects throughout the state. -
Where are the gases coming from? A greenhouse gas emissions inventory report
Published on March 16, 2013
An EPA report illustrates changes in greenhouse gas emissions over the 21 years between 1990 and 2010. -
Preserve your farm through purchase of development rights if you have an expired oil and gas lease
Published on March 7, 2013
Farmland owners should be prepared to sign an Affidavit of Non-Production at closing. -
Braving the blizzard to find better labor management
Published on February 27, 2013
Agriculture labor management meetings help farmers brave the storm to find lasting labor solutions.