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MSU Extension Breakfast on the Farm organizers looking for 2017 host farm families
Published on October 10, 2016
In Michigan, Breakfast on the Farm began in 2009 when Tony and Patti Jandernoa, Dutch Meadows Dairy, offered to host the first event in Clinton County. Since then, 34 other farm families have hosted events all over Michigan. -
Forage and cover crop field day near Harrison this October
Published on October 5, 2016
Attendees of the Oct. 19 field day will hear about soil health, grazing of cover crop forages and water quality. -
Specialty crop and minor-use pesticide prioritization set for 2017 by IR-4
Published on October 4, 2016
Participants at the 2016 IR-4 Food Use and Biopesticide Workshop identified the most important research projects for the 2017 IR-4 food-use research program. -
Choosing a cover crop for potato production
Published on September 19, 2016
Incorporating a cover crop into commercially grown potatoes could help with soil health and pest pressures. Research is being conducted in Michigan's northern Lower and Upper Peninsulas. -
MSU Extension’s Breakfast on the Farm program tops 75,000 visitors
Published on August 24, 2016
It rained and rained, but that didn’t keep visitors from attending Breakfast on the Farm in Tuscola County. -
MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Soils brings experts to Frankenmuth on Aug. 24
Published on August 11, 2016
Cutting-edge information on topics important to Agriculture’s future. -
Nutrient Management Update and Plot Tour features cutting edge research
Published on August 9, 2016
Join us Sept. 8, 2016, to learn about MSU’s applied agronomic research projects addressing emerging issues while growing field crops such as soil health and environmental stewardship. -
Post-harvest wash water management for shelf life and food safety
Published on August 8, 2016
Washing fruits and vegetables properly in a dunk tank or hydrocooler can help extend shelf life and improve food safety. Improper washing increases the risk of a small food safety problem becoming a big one. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – July 29, 2016
Published on July 29, 2016
Rains bring some relief from drought-like conditions. -
Options in manure management to be highlighted at the 2016 North American Manure Expo in London, OH.
Published on July 18, 2016
“Manure: Returning Nutrients to their Roots” is a fitting theme for this year’s Manure Expo highlighting tours, equipment demonstrations and educational sessions.