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Plant science at the dinner table: pumpkin leaves

Published on November 13, 2025
Pumpkin leaves are used as a “green” much like spinach, beet or turnip greens throughout the world.
Michigan youth to gain life skills at 4-H Winterfest

Published on November 13, 2025
Youth ages 8-12 years-old can learn important life skills at 4-H Winterfest.
Plan your 2026 vineyard spray program: Multi-state pest management webinar for grape growers

Published on November 13, 2025
A multi-state webinar providing science-based guidance for building effective 2026 vineyard spray programs, with RUP credits available for Michigan growers.
A zoning plan is a required part of master plans in Michigan

Published on November 13, 2025
Recent changes to Michigan statutes related to planning and zoning clarify the requirement for communities with an adopted zoning ordinance to also have an adopted “zoning plan.”
Tax planning is a valuable tool for reducing your tax liability

Published on November 13, 2025
Farmers should consider adopting solid tax planning strategies that maintains consistent taxable income across multiple years.
MSU Extension launches new beginning farmer resource at Great Lakes Expo

Published on November 13, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is a new jointly created resource from MSU Extension and USDA.
Bad years create tax planning opportunities

Published on November 13, 2025
Playing the long game in tax planning can minimize your overall tax liability.
Insights from Michigan agricultural professionals to advance farm conservation

Published on November 12, 2025
Through focus groups and surveys, a new MSU Extension report outlines some priority questions agricultural, conservation and agribusiness professionals in Michigan have about conservation practices.
Stored grain and soil fumigation meeting set for December 2

Published on November 12, 2025
Spend a couple hours of your evening learning about all the basics and safety concerns surrounding grain bin and soil fumigation and get enough credits to renew your fumigation standard.
Select the right garden mulch

Published on November 12, 2025
Mulch can help reduce weed competition, increase your garden's productivity, and reduce the time you spend working in your garden.