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Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.
Educational session recordings for Beginning Farmers now available from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on March 26, 2024
Did you miss the live session? Recordings are now available to view!
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.
New Remote ID requirement for drone operators

Published on March 14, 2024
Several steps are required for those operating an unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone, including the new Remote ID requirement beginning March 16, 2024.
Grants for training farm educators and graduate student research

Published on March 14, 2024
Grant-writing support is available free of charge for all six North Central SARE grants and for Michigan SARE mini-grants.
Cover crop use in Michigan, reflecting on the 2022 Census of Agriculture

Published on March 13, 2024
The 2022 Census of Agriculture results reveal latest trends in cover crop use in Michigan.
Potato industry report explores financial impact of potatoes on michigan economy

Published on March 3, 2024
Michigan potatoes bring billions to the economy: Thanks in no small part to the ongoing commitment of PSM and research faculty, staff and students
Biological, chemical and physical hazards assessed with HACCP

Published on March 1, 2024
Part of a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan is a comprehensive hazard assessment.
What you need to know about EPA's Bulletins Live! Two

Published on February 23, 2024
How to create up to date "Bulletins Live! Two" based on EPA's Pesticide Use Limitation Area for your field locations.
Michigan AgrAbility 2023 Updates

Published on February 19, 2024
Michigan’s AgrAbility program works with people in the agricultural industry who have an illness, injury or disability to help them keep working on the farm.