News

Farm Business Incubator — growing farmers in the central Upper Peninsula

Published on November 20, 2020
Michigan State University Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center is now accepting applications for its Farm Business Incubator program.
Pesticide course offered for private and commercial pesticide applicators

Published on November 17, 2020
New online course for restricted use pesticide applicators offering 12 credits.
I got a positive sample result: Now what?

Published on November 17, 2020
With third party auditors requiring environmental sampling and product testing, growers are often left wondering what to do when a test comes back positive. Here are answers to some common questions and who to call to avoid costly mistakes.
It’s easier than ever to attend the 2020 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo

Published on November 16, 2020
Virtual education schedule features sessions on greenhouse plant production, specialty cut flowers, retail and marketing, integrated pest management, and a whole lot more!
Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance

Published on November 16, 2020
Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.
Coveyou Scenic Farm wins Best COVID-19 Pivot Award from the Michigan State University Product Center

Published on November 12, 2020
Michigan small farm ‘pivots’ to help feed neighbors.
Michael's nontraditional path to horticulture allows him to use technology while working outdoors

Published on November 11, 2020
An advanced degree in horticulture allows Michael to blend his love of horticulture with his background in remote sensing and data analysis.
MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers

Published on November 6, 2020
With the presence of uncertainties, making well-informed decisions on the farm has never been more important.
Phil Durst elected vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents

Published on October 28, 2020
During the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Phil Durst was elected to the position of vice president. Durst becomes only the fourth individual to serve in this role from Michigan in NACAA’s history.
Recycling used produce containers

Published on October 19, 2020
Despite seeming to make economic and ecological sense, there are potential issues that make reusing single use fruit and vegetable boxes and bins for other produce sales a food safety risk.