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Second annual KBS LTAR Field Day is set for September 5
Published on July 31, 2024
Come learn about tips, tricks and data from an aspirational farming system with layered conservation practices, including a diverse rotation, cover crops, no-till and precision management. -
2024 MSU Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center Field Day is August 20
Published on July 30, 2024
MSU and industry researchers will discuss issues that impact dry bean and sugarbeet production in Michigan. -
MSU faculty turn the farm into a classroom
Published on June 21, 2024
Science teachers visit MSU to learn STEM principles from PSM educators -
Traverse City cherry, apple grower optimistic new climate program will address soil health
Published on June 19, 2024
Raul Gomez, operations manager of Wunsch Farms in Traverse City, said changing climate patterns have shown the importance of accurately applying water and nutrients to the soil. -
More than $2.5M in new funding to support Michigan animal agriculture research, outreach
Published on June 17, 2024
The Michigan Alliance for Animal Agriculture will be supporting 23 new research and outreach projects. -
MSU team receives $750K to explore climate change mitigation potential of switchgrass
Published on June 13, 2024
The grant is through USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. -
New climate resiliency program aims to assist in ‘challenges our farm hasn’t faced before’
Published on June 12, 2024
Jeanie Igl, fourth-generation farmer of Hawkins Homestead based in Ingham County, said she hopes the new Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program will provide several years of climate research to combat the emerging issues her farm is experiencing. -
New MSU research projects supported by sustainable agriculture funds
Published on June 10, 2024
Two new projects will be funded by the Bayer New Initiatives Fund for Sustainable Agriculture and the Sustainable Michigan Fund. -
Michigan farmer supports new MSU climate resiliency program, seeks long-term solutions
Published on June 5, 2024
Ben Schilling is a sixth-generation farmer in southwest Michigan.