News
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Technology that pays: Feeding crops on the go with sensor technology
Published on May 10, 2019
Integrating crop-sensing technology in your nutrient management program is an effective way to feed your corn crop on the go. -
Early career agribusiness professional development training available
Published on May 8, 2019
Bridging the Experience Gap is an educational program for young professionals involved in agriculture who want to sharpen their skills and better understand production systems. -
Farmer Field School helps diversified vegetable farmers reach new potential
Published on May 1, 2019
Farmer Field School provides education to make farming a more prosperous, secure, and sustainable career choice. -
Farm transition is a lot like investing – start early!
Published on April 5, 2019
The emotional and financial transitioning of farms to the next generation can be difficult. The best way to make it easier is to start the conversation early. -
MSU Student Organic Farm 2018 Annual Report: Affirming the Unique Opportunities of a University Educational Farm
Published on March 29, 2019
The MSU Student Organic Farm 2018 Annual Report highlights the impact of their diverse programming and the partnerships that make them an asset to the MSU community -
Developing the leaders you need
Published on February 18, 2019
When farm owners extend their view of employee development farther, much farther, they develop their business as they develop their employees. -
USDA FSA livestock indemnity program
Published on February 15, 2019
Livestock indemnity is available for some farm animal losses -
Winter weather impacts make manure storage monitoring critical
Published on February 15, 2019
Due to the cold harsh winter, recent heavy rains, and snow melt, livestock producers should keep a close watch on manure storage structures and pumping equipment. -
Navigating a challenging farm economy
Published on February 8, 2019
A meeting on March 11, 2019 in Cass County will focus on helping farmers identify farm management tools that can help them weather the current economic downturn in agriculture. -
Keeping herbicides out of groundwater and surface water
Published on February 8, 2019
These six field practices can protect water quality from herbicide applications.