News
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New edition of cover crop field guide released
Published on November 24, 2021
The Midwest Cover Crops Field Guide has been revised to include updated and new information on cover crops and their use. -
Great Lakes Regional Dairy Conference celebrates 20 years in February in Frankenmuth
Published on November 22, 2021
Educational sessions, exhibitor showcase and producer networking will round out the annual two-day conference, with several sessions featuring Michigan State University Extension educators. -
Somewhere for the pollinators to go: A case study of establishing large-scale pollinator habitat
Published on November 22, 2021
Establishing pollinator habitat through the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund’s Seed a Legacy Program in southeast Michigan. -
Production of biochar
Published on November 18, 2021
Webinar Thursday November 18 -
Is there a Christmas tree shortage this year?
Published on November 18, 2021
Despite the media hype, consumers will have trees to choose from. -
Airborne disease training videos for Spanish-speaking greenhouse workers
Published on November 15, 2021
Tools aimed at fulfilling pandemic preparedness training. -
How do I use less energy to heat my greenhouse?
Published on November 5, 2021
Michigan greenhouse growers talk about some of the ways to save energy in a new video. -
Reflections on success: MSU Extension looks back on first year of farm stress project
Published on November 3, 2021
MSU Extension professionals look to build on the profound impact of their Legacy of the Land work. -
Plant-eating nematodes and the key to fighting them
Published on November 3, 2021
Plant roots interact with many bacteria, fungi and microscopic organisms within the soil that can impact how well the plants grow. Some of these microscopic organisms are nematodes, and they are an especially important part of the life in the soil. -
USDA grant will engage Michigan farmers to create trainings for beginning farmers
Published on November 3, 2021
This collaborative project is engaging community-based beginning farmer programs and beginning farmers to create educational resources and trainings for educators in Michigan.