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A manure spill won't wait. Are you prepared?

Published on August 7, 2026
Learn techniques to contain manure spills, protect water quality, and improve worker safety at this field demonstration for manure applicators and their crews.
Buckshot in beef?

Published on August 7, 2026
Ask them at the slaughter plant what the big quality problems are with cattle and sooner or later in that discussion you’ll hear about shotgun pellets adulterating the beef. Quality assurance of beef and good stockmanship mean never shooting at cattle.
New MSU Extension farm stress training toolkit expands resources for Michigan and beyond

Published on July 29, 2026
MSU Extension has launched two updated presentations for agricultural professionals focused on farm stress management and effective communication with farmers.
Come with all your unanswered questions to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on August 6

Published on July 28, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series will hold its last hot topics Q&A session on August 6, so come with your questions.
Can irrigation or rain clear wildfire smoke?

Published on July 27, 2026
Understanding water as a tool for clearing the air.
Michigan AgrAbility 2025 updates

Published on July 22, 2026
For farmers, injuries, chronic health conditions, disabilities and the effects of aging can make everyday tasks more difficult and increase the risk of further injury.
'It changed my life': Urban farmer finds stability through counseling support

Published on July 21, 2026
Chris Huntoon operates a microgreens farm in downtown Grand Rapids where constant demands and financial strain eventually took a toll.
Get the latest cover crop tips at MSU Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast

Published on July 21, 2026
Brooke Wilke from the long -term agroecosystem research experiment will talk about cover crops on July 30.
Premiums for beef-dairy cross calves shrinking in percentage terms

Published on July 17, 2026
While premiums for beef-dairy cross calves versus dairy bull calves have increased in dollar terms over the past six years, they have decreased in percentage terms.
No pipe, no trench—do mole drains work?

Published on July 16, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues July 23 with guest speaker Ehsan Ghane, associate professor and drainage specialist in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at MSU.