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The future of farming may be shaded

Published on April 20, 2026
Researchers find solar panels can reduce crop stress while maintaining yields in commercial vegetable systems.
Submit your ideas for 2026 GLEXPO sessions or speakers

Published on April 14, 2026
Great Lakes Expo (GLEXPO) organizers have created an online submission form to gather new ideas for sessions and speakers from attendees and industry members.
Farmers invited to join national study on farming practices and soil health

Published on April 9, 2026
Farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in a free soil health evaluation and contribute to research supporting profitable, resilient and sustainable agriculture.
Why and how to read a pesticide label?

Published on April 2, 2026
Understanding the importance of pesticide labels and how to read the label is extremely important to achieve effective pest management in crop production.
Blending production and conservation: How a market vegetable farm integrated native plants

Published on March 30, 2026
This project highlights the potential for integrating native plants into existing vegetable farms.
Registration is open for beginning farmer field days

Published on March 24, 2026
A three-part beginning farmer field day series will provide new and beginning farmers with foundational knowledge in numerous topics, plus resources.
Does your insurance cover damage to irrigation systems?

Published on March 16, 2026
Understanding coverage options, filing a claim, and whether your policy covers your farm needs.
From hayfield to vegetable production: A year one case study

Published on March 16, 2026
The importance of the first year in farming: Insights from a beginning grower.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on March 16, 2026
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.
Making spring input purchases in times of volatile markets

Published on March 9, 2026
Navigating market opportunities relies on understanding market conditions and maximizing available cash.
SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open

Published on March 3, 2026
Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S.
MSU Extension to host farm succession planning seminar in West Branch

Published on March 2, 2026
A practical seminar to help farm families move forward with clarity and confidence.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program releases educational videos to support pesticide training

Published on March 2, 2026
The Michigan State University Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program has a new series of educational videos to support pesticide safety training efforts across Michigan.
Registration is open for the 2026 Market Garden & Small Vegetable Farm Day

Published on February 25, 2026
Participants will learn about topics for market garden and small vegetable farm production from MSU Extension specialists and educators.
Bulletin E-3512 Turn Soil into Profit: Vegetable Edition

Published on February 19, 2026
This publication provides aid to farmers in matching land with potential vegetable crops.
Turn soil into profit: A new bulletin for new vegetable growers

Published on February 19, 2026
New resource from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series.
Farming in the solar future

Published on February 3, 2026
A four‑part webinar series on integrating food production and clean energy development.
Virtual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference returns for sixth year with focus on food and livestock production

Published on January 27, 2026
A virtual experience offering nearly 35 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
Vegetable ‘Ag Ideas’ will focus on pillars of production for 2026

Published on January 27, 2026
Join the MSU Extension vegetable team on a webinar series dedicated to key production factors affecting vegetables.
Boost your farm or food business: Online grant writing course now available

Published on January 26, 2026
This free course is self-paced and available online to provide food and farm business owners with a better understanding of the grant writing process.