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Hay for horses, pancakes for people, fun learning for all at the 2025 Breakfast on the Farm event

Published on August 22, 2025
Nearly 1,200 people attended Michigan State University Extension’s 2025 Breakfast on the Farm event hosted at the Michigan State University Horse Teaching and Research Center.
Additional Livestock Risk Protection Coverage offers new opportunities for Michigan producers

Published on August 22, 2025
Use of Livestock Risk Protection insurance continues to increase for feeder cattle, fed cattle, and swine operations in Michigan.
Michigan 4-H precollege programs help youth discover and dream

Published on August 21, 2025
Michigan 4-H provides developmentally-appropriate programs and opportunities for youth throughout every stage of their precollege life.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – August 19, 2025

Published on August 21, 2025
Red Haven harvest, early apples and veraison in grapes.
Using ice breakers to teach job skills

Published on August 21, 2025
Ice breakers can be used for more than just getting to know others in a group.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 21, 2025

Published on August 21, 2025
Seed fill continued in corn and soybeans. Watch for late-season foliar diseases and insect defoliators.
Wheat watchers 2025 harvest report

Published on August 21, 2025
Wrap up of the 2025 wheat growing season in Michigan.
Michigan’s night sky: Part 1

Published on August 21, 2025
Easy backyard stargazing in Michigan.
New free resource helps aspiring entrepreneurs launch a food truck business

Published on August 21, 2025
This new, fillable workbook was authored by the MSU Product Center and the MSU Center for Regional Food Systems and is available for free.
Michigan vegetable crop report – August 20, 2025

Published on August 21, 2025
Warm, dry weather increased crop growth but rainfall deficits remain. Asparagus rust is spreading, cucurbits face spider mites and mildew, cabbage looper is active in brassicas, and corn earworm pressure is high in west central sweet corn.