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Results from 2018 growing season will be available at Winter Ag Reviews
Published on November 27, 2018
Five locations will provide learning opportunities for farmers and agribusinesses about field trial research results. -
An 8-step process for developing a horse manure management plan: Part 8 – Manure emergency spill response
Published on November 27, 2018
Need to develop a horse manure management plan? Follow this 8 article series that discusses the components of developing a horse manure management plan. -
Spotlight on agricultural education: Linking the school garden to the farm
Published on November 21, 2018
Teaching students about the seed cycle, commercial food production and careers in agriculture. -
Michigan Department of Natural Resources accepting input on wildlife conflicts and other concerns
Published on November 21, 2018
Agricultural producers have a number of opportunities throughout December to provide feedback to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources regarding wildlife conflicts and other natural resource management concerns. -
Agricultural economic situation placing pressure on producers
Published on November 21, 2018
Current agricultural prices are having detrimental economic and psychological effects. Producers have made adjustments in a number of ways, but when this situation will change in their favor is unclear. -
Spotlight on agricultural education: Practicing non-formal agricultural education in rural schools
Published on November 21, 2018
When the FFA program is not available in your area, what other options exist? -
Great Lakes EXPO will include free medical evaluation service for using respirators
Published on November 20, 2018
The Worker Protection Standard requires a medical evaluation before fit-testing or using respirators on the farm. -
Where did all the blueberries go?
Published on November 20, 2018
The 2018 Michigan blueberry crop was the lowest since 2005 when the crop was hurt by spring freezes. -
Decreasing greenhouse expenses
Published on November 14, 2018
Growers can decrease greenhouse production costs by reducing labor, streamlining their product lines and reducing energy consumption. -
Fire blight survey—your feedback is needed
Published on November 14, 2018
Take a short survey about fire blight on your farm to help researchers address and improve fire blight disease management.