News

Bloom with purpose: Business-savvy sessions for cut flower farmers

Published on November 17, 2025
Insights, innovations and inspiration for commercial flower growers at the 2025 Great Lakes Expo.
Recording of the Using the 2025 Michigan Apple Cost of Production Study webinar is now available

Published on November 17, 2025
Learn how to navigate the spreadsheets and apply to your farm.
The 2025 IR-4 Food Use Workshop prioritizes new solutions for specialty crop growers

Published on November 14, 2025
Growers and researchers prioritize new pest control options for the 2026 IR-4 field program.
The Mobile Irrigation Lab is on the move

Published on November 14, 2025
Michigan State University’s Mobile Irrigation Lab offers on-farm evaluations of flow rate, system pressure and application uniformity to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements that boost water- and energy-use efficiency.
Plan your 2026 vineyard spray program: Multi-state pest management webinar for grape growers

Published on November 13, 2025
A multi-state webinar providing science-based guidance for building effective 2026 vineyard spray programs, with RUP credits available for Michigan growers.
Bad years create tax planning opportunities

Published on November 13, 2025
Playing the long game in tax planning can minimize your overall tax liability.
Tax planning is a valuable tool for reducing your tax liability

Published on November 13, 2025
Farmers should consider adopting solid tax planning strategies that maintains consistent taxable income across multiple years.
MSU Extension launches new beginning farmer resource at Great Lakes Expo

Published on November 13, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is a new jointly created resource from MSU Extension and USDA.
Insights from Michigan agricultural professionals to advance farm conservation

Published on November 12, 2025
Through focus groups and surveys, a new MSU Extension report outlines some priority questions agricultural, conservation and agribusiness professionals in Michigan have about conservation practices.
Stored grain and soil fumigation meeting set for December 2

Published on November 12, 2025
Spend a couple hours of your evening learning about all the basics and safety concerns surrounding grain bin and soil fumigation and get enough credits to renew your fumigation standard.