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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.
Dig in! MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Flint in 2027

Published on September 9, 2026
Aspiring farmers can apply now to gain hands-on experience, visit more than 20 farms and build a farm plan through learning sites in Flint, Detroit, East Lansing and Grand Rapids.
Michigan vegetable crop report – September 2, 2026

Published on September 4, 2026
This will be the last vegetable crop report for the season. Thank you for reading and please reach out to your local MSU Extension vegetable educator if you ever need assistance.
Agricultural producers can share their input in the Midwest Farm Conservation Survey

Published on September 2, 2026
Help improve the value of conservation programs for Midwestern farmers by taking a survey.
Buy now or wait? Best practices for securing next year’s farm inputs

Published on September 2, 2026
What recent fertilizer and crop prices can teach us about buying farm inputs.
Looking beyond appearance: Measuring cover crop biomass in Michigan

Published on September 1, 2026
Lessons learned from a cover crop workshop demonstration field day.
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.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 27, 2026

Published on August 27, 2026
Disease pressure is increasing in some crops. Whitefly and spider mites pressure remains high while corn earworm pressure was also high in west-central locations.
MSU Extension and Monroe Conservation District to host Tillage and Soil Health Field Day on September 9

Published on August 26, 2026
This field day will feature a tillage equipment demonstration to see strip tillage, vertical tillage and a high-speed disc in action.