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  Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

  Published on April 23, 2025
  Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!

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  Irrigation and herbicides: Benefits and challenges

  Published on April 21, 2025
  Applying irrigation water can bring many benefits to growers, but it also has environmental risks to watch out for.

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  Guidelines to assist growers with the H-2A program and immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 2

  Published on April 18, 2025
  Information to help community members and growers understand the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers program and steps for worker safety.

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  2025 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

  Published on April 17, 2025
  Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are confirmed by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics.

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  Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission potato seed spacing and depth research

  Published on April 17, 2025
  MSU Extension, in partnership with the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, conducts potato seed spacing and depth research with published factsheets highlighting year one research.

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  Assessing the impact of the loss of specialty crops in Michigan

  Published on April 15, 2025
  The full report, available from MSU Extension, highlights economic contribution and risk factors of Michigan specialty crop industries.

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  Join MSU Extension’s April 24 Virtual Breakfast Series on recognizing herbicide resistance in waterhemp

  Published on April 10, 2025
  Correct identification for pigweed and waterhemp is essential for herbicide resistance management.

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  Does your insurance cover damage to irrigation systems?

  Published on April 9, 2025
  Understanding coverage options, filing a claim, and whether your policy covers your farm needs.

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  Boron in vegetables: Not too little, not too much

  Published on April 8, 2025
  Boron is an important micronutrient in many plant systems. However, it needs to be applied with caution.

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  MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast series continues April 10 with corn and soybean planting considerations

  Published on April 2, 2025
  The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues April 10 with MSU Extension cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh discussing planting considerations for corn and soybean this spring.