Sample News
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A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning
Published on November 3, 2020
The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices. -
Looking for CCA credits? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) category credits are available!
Published on November 1, 2020
Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits are available through the Crop Protection Network resource quizzes and the Fusarium Head Blight Management Conference. -
MSU Tollgate Farm presents Holiday Lights on the Farm
Published on October 30, 2020
Enjoy a fun-filled evening gazing at beautiful, lighted holiday displays. -
Phil Durst elected vice president of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Published on October 28, 2020
During the 2020 virtual annual meeting of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents Phil Durst was elected to the position of vice president. Durst becomes only the fourth individual to serve in this role from Michigan in NACAA’s history. -
Post-harvest vineyard management: Preparing vines for winter
Published on October 23, 2020
Preparing vines for winter begins between harvesting and the first frost. Helping grapes survive the cold period will help timely feeding, treating pests and diseases, and it is the best time for vineyard floor management. -
Farmers needed to help guide direction of future MSU Extension field crop programming
Published on October 23, 2020
The MSU Extension field crops team is asking farmers for guidance by filling out a brief online needs assessment. -
East Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020
Published on October 21, 2020
Idared, Crispin and Northern Spy harvest is wrapping up. EverCrisp are now mature. Braeburn and Winesap are not mature. Most growers will finish up with apple harvest in the next week or so. -
Northwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020
Published on October 21, 2020
Apple harvest for 2020 is wrapping up on most farms. Quality continues to hold and growers are ready to be finished for the year. -
2019 farm financial benchmarking results for Michigan
Published on October 21, 2020
Understanding farm financial trends has never been more important to the future success of a farm business. -
Southwest Michigan apple maturity report – Oct. 21, 2020
Published on October 21, 2020
End of season apple varieties Braeburn, Rome and Evercrisp still have excellent firmness.