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An update on increasing the abundance of samurai wasps for biological control of brown marmorated stink bugs
Published on February 9, 2022
Redistribution efforts of an important natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs show signs of success. Over 27,000 samurai wasps have been reared and released across 34 sites in Michigan and we have a second year of evidence of overwintering success. -
Noelle is learning more about sustainable farming in her M.S. degree
Published on February 7, 2022
The best part of her Horticulture master's program is conducting applied field research on campus and on vegetable growers' farms. -
Sign up now for the 2022 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
Published on January 31, 2022
Hands-on, goal-oriented learning beginning March 7, 2022. -
Dog Star Hops takes home the coveted Chinook Cup in annual hop quality competition
Published on January 20, 2022
Michigan hop farms recognized for excellence during the 2022 Michigan Great Beer State Conference. -
Second careers in sustainable agriculture
Published on January 18, 2022
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program and other MSU programs welcome retirees and career-shifters starting farms. -
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates grow their farm vision
Published on December 23, 2021
Nineteen talented beginning and aspiring farmers gain skills to grow food and community. -
What do I need to know about lead before planting vegetables?
Published on December 22, 2021
In situations where heavy metals may be high in the soil, selecting certain vegetables to grow can lower the risk of heavy metal exposure. -
Constructively commenting on the revised FSMA water rule
Published on December 22, 2021
Growers can comment on revisions to the proposed produce safety water rule, Subpart E of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. Learn how to comment effectively and make sure industry’s voice is heard in the proposed rule. -
Best practices for onion production
Published on December 20, 2021
Select the right cultivars and avoid flavor-altering pitfalls. -
Are you SET to farm?
Published on December 20, 2021
Looking for the limits of an opportunity can help one plan more effectively for the best use of the finite resources in life: space, energy and time.