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Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on October 11, 2024
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening.
Fall-time farm management decisions and how Michigan State University Extension can help

Published on September 27, 2024
Fall is a great time to review your farm production year’s status and outlook. Free education and resources are available to help make difficult decisions or adjustments for successful farm management.
Quarantine issued to prevent spread of balsam woolly adelgid

Published on September 23, 2024
An internal Michigan quarantine looks to prevent spread of balsam woolly adelgid.
Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November.
MSU scientists study how to increase water-, nutrient-use efficiency in greenhouses, nurseries

Published on September 18, 2024
Tom Fernandez, a professor in the Department of Horticulture, has conducted extensive research on how to efficiently irrigate plants in greenhouses and nurseries. His newest project examines how to effectively treat water after it’s used in production.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award

Published on August 22, 2024
The DEMaND program was named National Winner of Search for Excellence by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.
Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

Published on August 1, 2024
Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.
The buzz on the new insect/arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant and Pest Diagnostics

Published on July 26, 2024
Following the retirement of Howard “Bugman” Russell, Sarah Hughson has begun her role as the new insect/arthropod diagnostician.