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News

• Enroll now for spring off-campus MSU applied plant science enrollment

  Published on December 14, 2011
  Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology will be holding classes for a certificate program in Applied Plant Science at northwest and southwest Michigan colleges.

• Automatic hitches make it easier to connect to implements

  Published on December 14, 2011
  When hitching a wagon or other implement, a farmer may have to repeatedly climb on and off their tractor, which can be a hassle. For someone with leg or mobility impairments, this is downright painful, or even impossible.

• Beware of frostbite in winter months

  Published on December 14, 2011
  As harvest comes to a close and the weather turns cold, there are certain precautions that should be taken in order to safe over the winter months.

• Where can you get pesticide applicator recertification by seminar credits in Michigan?

  Published on December 13, 2011
  The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s website lists upcoming pesticide applicator renewal seminar meeting dates and locations for private and commercial applicators by month.

• Fertilizer prices continue to increase

  Published on December 9, 2011
  The prices of all major fertilizers have steadily increased over time. Prepaying for fertilizer and on-farm fertilizer storage will help to reduce fertilizer costs.

• Isolation distances to protect water quality

  Published on December 2, 2011
  Water quality can be impacted on Michigan farms by virtue of distance the practice has to surface water and wells.

• New legislation aims to protect Michigan’s waters from phosphorous in turf fertilizers

  Published on November 17, 2011
  New legislation prohibits the use of phosphorus fertilizers on residential or commercial lawns, beginning January 1, 2012.

• New irrigation planning checklist

  Published on November 17, 2011
  When planning a new irrigation system for your farm a little organization can help avoid mistakes. The following check list has been collected from several well-seasoned irrigators and irrigation sale people.

• Cool season turfgrasses in upper Midwest lawns benefit from dormant fertilization

  Published on November 8, 2011
  Applying a winterizer fertilizer this time of year will help rebuild turf by providing the nutrients needed to build up the root system and leave you with a healthier, thicker lawn in the spring.

• Soil…it’s more than dirt

  Published on November 8, 2011
  Managing soil properly not only will protect our natural resources but it will also save farmers financial resources.