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MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers

Published on April 11, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers.
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.
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.
Variety meat exports provide value to the U.S. beef industry

Published on March 28, 2025
The imposition of tariffs could affect international demand for beef variety meat products.
Prevent planter pitfalls this spring

Published on March 26, 2025
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 3 for a discussion on planter set-up considerations with Jason Koning from Precision Planting.
Avenues to reduce methane emissions from beef production: Understanding U.S. public support

Published on March 24, 2025
The U.S. public prefers beef producers use seaweed to reduce emissions but publicly funded subsidies would not likely cover adoption costs.
Early season weed control discussion at MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on March 21, 2025
The 2025 Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off the series on March 27 with a discussion on early season weed control with MSU professor and specialist Christy Sprague.
Composting animal manure

Published on March 19, 2025
Composting animal manure is an effective soil amendment that enhances soil health, provides better organics storage options, reduces manure volume and offers greater flexibility for field application compared to raw manure.
Are you in compliance with the Earned Sick Time Act?

Published on March 13, 2025
Finalized legislation creates requirements for all employers to provide sick leave to their employees.
JBS Fed-Cattle Contract Comparison Tool

Published on March 12, 2025
The JBS Contract Comparison Tool has been updated to reflect new options and changes to JBS’s fed-cattle contracts.