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Shoot for farm safety
Published on January 24, 2024
Ensuring safe firearm storage is vital. Safe firearm storage complies with legal requirements and significantly reduces the risk of accidents, suicides and unintentional harm, fostering a safer environment for families and communities. -
Honey Bee Health Coalition releases honey bee nutrition guide
Published on January 22, 2024
Honey Bee Health Coalition helps beekeepers unlock the secrets of hive nutrition with new honey bee nutrition guide. -
Michigan's recent cold snap: Grapevine cold hardiness report
Published on January 22, 2024
Michigan's recent cold snap caused potential cold damage in some regions. Growers are advised to delay pruning for a comprehensive assessment and strategic adjustments based on damage levels. -
Vegetable program at Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days to focus on regional projects and opportunities
Published on January 19, 2024
A full day program has been designed at Michiana’s premier specialty crop conference to incorporate regional research, risk management opportunities and a goal setting period for Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center’s vegetable program. -
Canadian Garden Study Tour offered by MSU Extension Master Gardener Program
Published on January 19, 2024
Join the MSU Extension Master Gardener Program to see and experience the Canadian Rockies, agriculture and botanic gardens of British Columbia. -
Planning for pollination of fruit crops
Published on January 19, 2024
Pollination service contracts can clarify expectations for both beekeepers and growers during crop bloom. -
Reporting is underway for the Corporate Transparency Act: Farm and Ag Businesses must report before Jan. 1, 2025
Published on January 18, 2024
Beneficial Ownership Information must be reported for most businesses, including single-member LLCs. Failure to report can lead to serious civil and criminal penalties. -
Award-winning cheesemakers to instruct cheese workshop
Published on January 18, 2024
Quality cheesemaking can only be learned from those who make quality cheese. Take the opportunity to learn from international award-winning cheesemakers at the Michigan State University Extension Cheesemaking workshop. -
2023 MSU Custom Work Rates Report
Published on January 18, 2024
The 2023 report covers a wide range of field machine operations. -
EPA issues advisory for substances used to control varroa mites in beehives
Published on January 18, 2024
Advisory from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on the applicability of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act for substances used to control varroa mites in beehives.