News

Apiculture programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Education and outreach in Michigan to support beekeepers and honey bees.
Pollinator protection programs and resources from Michigan State University Extension

Published on February 21, 2025
Supporting pollinator health in Michigan through education and outreach.
Season wrap-up for Farm Policy & Risk Management Series

Published on February 20, 2025
Session recordings on managing production and marketing risk now available.
Selective dry cow therapy: One tool to reduce antibiotics on your dairy farm

Published on February 20, 2025
Consider the economics of your antibiotic usage in dry cow therapy.
Netting in high-density sweet cherries reduces bird damage and spotted wing drosophila

Published on February 20, 2025
Over a two-year study, bird damage and SWD were reduced under nets. Netting may serve as an effective way to protect crops and reduce reliance on pesticides.
How to access water withdrawal information post-2008 from the MIWATT (Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool) website.

Published on February 20, 2025
Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool (MIWATT) data can be helpful when looking at nearby withdrawals or checking on a withdrawals status is unknown.
Getting started with beekeeping in Michigan

Published on February 20, 2025
Resources and information for new beekeepers.
Weather variability and its impact on field crops: Continuing the Field Crops Webinar Series

Published on February 19, 2025
Join us on February 17 for the Field Crops Webinar Series to explore strategies for weather-related challenges and their impact on farm management decisions.
Southeast Michigan Spring Fruit Meeting to be held on March 13, 2025

Published on February 19, 2025
In-person meeting to be held at the MSU Extension Tollgate Farm with a virtual option. Three MDARD RUP credits and four CCA CEU credits are available.
Field Crops Webinar Series to highlight harvest considerations for alfalfa

Published on February 19, 2025
Join us on Feb. 24 for a conversation on getting the best out of your alfalfa harvest.