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Volunteer potato risk in Michigan

Published on November 21, 2024
Learn more about the risks and management of volunteer potatoes.
Your voice matters: How farmers can shape the future of AgrAbility

Published on November 21, 2024
The Quality of Life Survey evaluates the effectiveness of the AgrAbility project nationally, and shows that participants have a higher quality of life than those who do not work with AgrAbility.
Herbicide plan for the 2025 season

Published on November 19, 2024
Update for field crop farmers on RUP credit opportunities, Bulletins Live! Two and herbicide strategies for the 2025 season.
Register now for Michigan Soybean Committee’s on-farm research update meetings in January 2025

Published on November 14, 2024
Michigan Soybean Committee and MSU Extension invite soybean growers to attend regional meetings to hear results from 2024 on-farm soybean research trials.
MSU to host Marketing and Input Strategies program to discuss securing profits and minimizing input costs

Published on November 14, 2024
A virtual program from MSU Extension aimed at helping you navigate grain and input markets.
MDARD In-Person Core Review and Testing, RUP credits offered December 6

Published on November 14, 2024
Participants will review the core manual and take the core pesticide applicator test at the Saginaw Valley Research and Center. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available from MDARD.
Entrenamiento sobre la Seguridad del Manejo de los Pesticidas y la Protección del Trabajador ofrecido en inglés y en español 12 de diciembre en Great Lakes Expo 2024

Published on November 14, 2024
Por la tarde, los participantes podrán tomar el examen RUP de certificación para la aplicación de Pesticidas de Uso Restringido de MDARD y también podrán recibir la capacitación sobre el Estándar de Protección al Trabajador requerida por la EPA WPS.
Pesticide Safety and Worker Protection Safety Training offered in English and Spanish December 12 at Great Lakes Expo 2024

Published on November 14, 2024
Registration is open for the Pesticide Safey and Worker Protection training happening at GLEXPO 2024 on December 12. Participants will be able to take the MDARD RUP test in the afternoon as well as receive required EPA WPS training.
Compost can increase the water holding capacity in droughty soils

Published on November 13, 2024
Compost has the ability to increase water holding capacity of soils and can be a beneficial soil amendment in agricultural applications.
Bad years create tax planning opportunities

Published on November 12, 2024
Playing the long game in tax planning can minimize your overall tax liability.
MSU Extension offers webinar on Michigan’s new Earned Sick Time Act

Published on November 12, 2024
The Earned Sick Leave Act will impact all Michigan farms, regardless of size.
Tax planning is a valuable tool for reducing your tax liability

Published on November 12, 2024
Farmers should consider adopting solid tax planning strategies that maintains consistent taxable income across multiple years.
EPA’s Vulnerable Species Action Plan may impact pesticide applicators in Michigan

Published on November 11, 2024
Pesticide applicators may experience label changes aimed at protecting particularly vulnerable endangered species.
Farm Financial Wellbeing Worksheet

Published on November 8, 2024
MSU Extension has developed a Financial Wellbeing Worksheet where you may input summary information and you will automatically get a Scorecard that will show you a quick color-coded picture of your financial well-being.
Understanding farm financial wellbeing

Published on November 8, 2024
Skilled farm decision-making considers overall farm and household wellbeing, of which finances are an important component.
Thumb Ag Day 2024 will feature agricultural vendors and educational sessions

Published on November 7, 2024
Join all your area MSU Extension agricultural educators for the 2024 Thumb Ag Day, Dec. 11.
Negotiating reasonable land rent in times of low market prices

Published on November 5, 2024
How can you, the farm manager, help your landowners understand the impacts of lower prices and high input costs on profits?
'Black Pearl': A New Bean Variety for Michigan (E3498)

Published on November 1, 2024
‘BLACK PEARL’ is a new upright, high-yielding black bean variety from Michigan State University that exhibits good dry down at maturity and excellent canning quality.
'Kona': A New Bean Variety for Michigan (E3499)

Published on November 1, 2024
'KONA' is a new upright, high-yielding, black bean variety from Michigan State University that exhibits high yield and good dry down at maturity.
Cultivating Success: Building Your Farm's Future with MSU Extension

Published on November 1, 2024
Succession planning for a family farm requires time, patience and the right advisors to guide each person throughout the transition plan. Join MSU Extension educators for a four-part series covering major topics for a positive farm transition.