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Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 27

Published on March 4, 2025
The 2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 27. The series runs every Thursday from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ET, through September 18.
2025 Tariffs and Considerations for Grain Markets

Published on February 26, 2025
The imposition of tariffs early in 2025 could affect commodity markets and producers economically
Season wrap-up for Farm Policy & Risk Management Series

Published on February 20, 2025
Session recordings on managing production and marketing risk now available.
Guidelines to assist growers with immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 1

Published on February 13, 2025
Introductory information to help growers and farm workers take initial steps for potential immigration actions.
Farmer shares experience about grazing livestock in solar projects

Published on February 12, 2025
Farmers who raise sheep and cattle and local planning and zoning board members are invited to learn about solar grazing opportunities.
Beginning farmers have plenty to glean from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

Published on February 10, 2025
Join hundreds of fellow farmers February 24 through March 7 during the MI Ag Ideas to Growth With virtual conference.
ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 3: ERAIL Program places five trailers across Michigan

Published on February 7, 2025
In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL program and MDRAD place five emergency response trailers around the state of Michigan.
ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 2: Hands-on trainings for Michigan First Responders

Published on February 7, 2025
In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL team had two statewide, in-person trainings for Michigan first responders.
ERAIL 2024: A program of continuing success. Part 1: National and international ERAIL program training

Published on February 4, 2025
In 2024, the MSU Extension ERAIL program expanded its reach beyond Michigan to increase awareness of handling livestock accidents.