News
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Is your calf ready for a truck ride?
Published on September 7, 2016
Learn more about how to safely transport young calves to prevent injury, stress and exposure to pathogens. -
Orchard and plant tour promoted institutional purchases of dried and frozen Michigan cherries
Published on August 29, 2016
Institutional stakeholders were given a first-hand glimpse at the Michigan cherry supply chain -
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. -
Do you have an employee handbook for your greenhouse or nursery business?
Published on August 23, 2016
Greenhouses and nurseries should have an employee handbook that outlines business and employment policies, job performance expectations and benefits you offer. -
When am I farming, and when am I excavating?
Published on August 22, 2016
There are many underground pipelines delivering natural gas and hazardous liquids on many farms in Michigan. Any farm activity involving soil depth greater than 12 inches should be preceded by an “811 call.” -
Cash flow management: Planning for a safe and steady course
Published on August 16, 2016
Proper attention to the flow of cash in business will reduce the chance of crashing on the rocky shoals of financial embarrassment. -
How well do you manage nitrogen in your soil?
Published on August 12, 2016
Expert Pete Scharf talks about the importance of nitrogen in preparation for MSU Agriculture Innovation Day. -
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. -
August field day in Hillsdale County to feature nutrient management and conservation practices
Published on August 2, 2016
Rain or shine, join us for a day in the field! A field day for livestock producers and field crop farmers who utilize commercial fertilizer or manure in their crop nutrient program.