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Integrated pest management can save money
Published on January 22, 2014
Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest. -
Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy
Published on January 9, 2014
Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals. -
Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?
Published on December 30, 2013
Research-based information sources are a good place to start. -
Managing weight with whole grains
Published on December 26, 2013
Research shows that consuming while grains may help with weight management. -
Label language: Whole grains
Published on December 16, 2013
Make at least half your grains whole grains by confirming they are 100 percent whole and not enriched. -
Stored grain management and fumigation program held December 12, 2013
Published on November 14, 2013
Protection of grain quality in storage and fumigation will be the focus of this Michigan State University Extension meeting slated for Dec. 12 at the MSU Livestock Pavilion. -
Integrated pest management webinars now available on demand
Published on November 1, 2013
MSU Extension is now offering Integrated Pest Management Academy Online, a series of online prerecorded webinars. Commercial and private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators. -
Growing local barley for local beer-making
Published on October 1, 2013
Statewide interest in local barley has Michigan State University moving ahead with research on malting barley. -
Facts on whole grains and gluten
Published on September 11, 2013
Whole grains are essential to a well-rounded diet, and gluten provides essential vitamins and minerals to the body. -
East central Michigan field crops regional report – September 5, 2013
Published on September 5, 2013
Crop conditions continue to be variable throughout the region. Early planted crops are nearing maturity. Late planted crops have a long way to go.