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Fall-time farm management decisions and how Michigan State University Extension can help
Published on October 30, 2024
Fall is a great time to review your farm production year’s status and outlook. Free education and resources are available to help make difficult decisions or adjustments for successful farm management. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on October 11, 2024
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening. -
Quarantine issued to prevent spread of balsam woolly adelgid
Published on September 23, 2024
An internal Michigan quarantine looks to prevent spread of balsam woolly adelgid. -
Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program
Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November. -
Fall harvest safety tips
Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season. -
MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award
Published on August 22, 2024
The DEMaND program was named National Winner of Search for Excellence by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. -
Real Christmas Tree Board launches fall webinar series
Published on August 21, 2024
Registration is now open for webinars on September 10 and 24. -
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director
Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD. -
Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings
Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others. -
Christmas tree farm report – July 26, 2024
Published on July 29, 2024
Consistent rains have benefited Christmas tree fields and growers are busy shaping shingle-needle conifers.