News

New to Agriculture? We’ve got a guide for you!

Published on September 10, 2026
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan, and MSU Extension is helping Michiganders prepare

Published on September 10, 2026
From homemade traps and community workshops to preparing growers, MSU Extension is helping Michiganders respond to spotted lanternfly and slow its spread.
Dig in! MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Flint in 2027

Published on September 9, 2026
Aspiring farmers can apply now to gain hands-on experience, visit more than 20 farms and build a farm plan through learning sites in Flint, Detroit, East Lansing and Grand Rapids.
Agricultural producers can share their input in the Midwest Farm Conservation Survey

Published on September 2, 2026
Help improve the value of conservation programs for Midwestern farmers by taking a survey.
Looking beyond appearance: Measuring cover crop biomass in Michigan

Published on September 1, 2026
Lessons learned from a cover crop workshop demonstration field day.
Watering smarter: Join MSU Extension for a hands-on nursery irrigation field day

Published on August 28, 2026
Gain insights into creating more uniform, efficient, and environmentally responsible irrigation systems.
New pesticide decision website for apple and peach growers

Published on August 26, 2026
The free “MI Fruit Decision” website now contains decision making tools for peach and apple growers to improve pest management programs using data from many years of MSU pesticide efficacy trials.
Announcing the Michigan First-Generation Farm Mentorship Program

Published on August 21, 2026
Learn from experienced farm mentors through this new opportunity.
Soil Health Advancement for Agricultural Resilience Enhancement (SHARE) project aims to assess resilience of Michigan’s regenerative agriculture

Published on August 20, 2026
Learn more about regenerative agriculture and the ways it has emerged as a key solution to navigating climatic extremes.
Register for the Pesticide Core Review Training at GLEXPO 2026

Published on August 19, 2026
Registration is open for the Pesticide Core Review Training and MDARD RUP test, offered in English and Spanish, at the Great Lakes Expo on December 10. Participants can also earn RUP credits. Don’t miss this opportunity!