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Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants
Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you. -
An Overview of Farm Labor in Michigan
Published on March 4, 2025
For the first time in recent history, the Mexican immigrant population has started to decline, creating new labor supply pressures for industries that rely on immigrant employees. -
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension
Published on February 21, 2025
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach. -
How to access water withdrawal information post-2008 from the MIWATT (Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool) website.
Published on February 20, 2025
Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool (MIWATT) data can be helpful when looking at nearby withdrawals or checking on a withdrawals status is unknown. -
Weather variability and its impact on field crops: Continuing the Field Crops Webinar Series
Published on February 19, 2025
Join us on February 17 for the Field Crops Webinar Series to explore strategies for weather-related challenges and their impact on farm management decisions. -
Guidelines to assist growers with immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 1
Published on February 13, 2025
Introductory information to help growers and farm workers take initial steps for potential immigration actions. -
Farmer shares experience growing vegetables under and between solar arrays
Published on February 11, 2025
Dual-use solar is one tool that can be utilized to keep farms sustainable. -
How do I know if a pesticide is safe for bees? Five steps to protect bees from pesticides
Published on February 7, 2025
How to protect bees while managing pests. -
¿Cómo puedo saber si un pesticida es seguro para las abejas? Cinco pasos para proteger a las abejas de los pesticidas
Published on February 7, 2025
Cómo proteger a las abejas mientras se controlan las plagas. -
The deadly mix of substance use and farm machinery
Published on January 29, 2025
Content warning: This article includes discussions of substance use, injuries, and violent deaths, which may be distressing to some readers. Additionally, some cited sources contain graphic descriptions; readers are encouraged to proceed with caution.