News
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Plant and soil service labs open during COVID-19 shutdowns
Published on March 30, 2020
MSU’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory remain open during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.
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Agriculture support labs still open for business, with modifications
Published on March 27, 2020
As the pandemic of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus, impacts farmers’ ability to get ready for planting season, labs and other support aids remain open with limitations.
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Protecting yourself and your farm employees from COVID-19
Published on March 27, 2020
Considerations to help producers protect themselves, their families and employees from novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19.
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Calling all farmers! Please complete new national cover crop survey
Published on March 27, 2020
USDA SARE is distributing a new national survey to farmers asking about their experiences with cover crops, due April 12.
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Hot water seed sterilization tool evaluation
Published on March 26, 2020
Seedborne diseases can be treated with hot water, but the water must be heated and held at a certain temperature for specific times. Here we evaluate affordable options for hot water treatment.
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Bine and Dine! Monthly Hop webinar series
Published on March 25, 2020
Join live for monthly hop growing tips and best management practices.
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New rules for using paraquat in 2020 and beyond
Published on March 20, 2020
Growers using paraquat need to be aware of new requirements issued by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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COVID-19 and food safety: Common questions from fruit and vegetable growers
Published on March 20, 2020
Novel coronavirus, the virus that causes the infectious disease COVID-19, is on every grower’s mind. Here are answers to common questions about how to approach handwashing and sanitation on produce farms.
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COVID-19: Where can agricultural employers go to stay current on the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus?
Published on March 19, 2020
The COVID-19 situation continues to change daily and staying current on the latest changes for agricultural workers can be difficult.
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Risks posed by cats on produce farms
Published on March 16, 2020
Many farmers rely on cats to control rodents on farms, limiting crop loss and reducing other produce safety risks from rodents. However, cats bring risks of their own. Here’s how you can reduce those risks.
