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Cracked solar panel raises questions, but what does the science say?

Published on September 10, 2026
Fact sheet examines how modern solar panels are built and why studies show damaged panels pose little risk to soil and groundwater.
New to Agriculture? We’ve got a guide for you!

Published on September 10, 2026
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Michigan State University Extension to offer two Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) related trainings

Published on September 9, 2026
Equipment needed to safely extricate livestock from trailers, move and contain animals following a transportation accident will be displayed and described in this section of the ERAIL course offered in person by MSU Extension.
Mark your calendars for the 2027 Breakfast on the Farm event

Published on September 2, 2026
MSU Extension's Breakfast on the Farm event returns on July 10, 2027, in Clayton, Michigan.
Optimizing sheep nutrition: A virtual management series

Published on August 31, 2026
Interested in learning more about feeding your sheep? MSU Extension can help you understand how to get the most out of your feed dollars.
USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties

Published on August 27, 2026
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data.
Agrivoltaics as a rural economic engine in Michigan

Published on August 19, 2026
Agrivoltaics offers a practical framework for producing food and electricity on the same land while supporting farmer choice, rural economic development and long-term agricultural viability.
Understanding the risk factors and treatment strategies for parasite infection

Published on July 31, 2026
Recognizing the factors that determine parasite infection risk is critical in developing an effective and sustainable parasite control program.
Preventing urinary calculi in growing lambs

Published on July 31, 2026
Urinary calculi is a serious nutritional disorder that will impact nearly all flocks that feed finishing diets to males unless proper measures are taken.
Can irrigation or rain clear wildfire smoke?

Published on July 27, 2026
Understanding water as a tool for clearing the air.