News

Steady rain and cooler temperatures help the Michigan canola crop along

Published on June 6, 2025
Updates from the field on canola crop progress, insect pests and crop disease.
Have you applied for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program?

Published on June 6, 2025
The program provides payments to most row crops, including legumes and oilseeds.
Should your worker be classified as a W2 employee or a 1099 contractor?

Published on June 6, 2025
Misclassification can lead to penalties, back taxes and fines.
Cold weather and alfalfa silage: Strategies for successful fermentation

Published on June 6, 2025
Low temperatures can be an obstacle when it comes to haylage production, but with optimal management practices, these challenges can be effectively addressed.
Impacts of wetland restoration on farms

Published on June 6, 2025
Wetland restoration informational meeting and discussion forum for farmers in southeast Michigan.
2025 Montcalm County Potato Field Day held August 7

Published on June 5, 2025
MSU Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission to host the 2025 Montcalm County Potato Field Day at the Montcalm Research Center with a focus on integrated pest management in Michigan potato systems.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – June 2, 2025

Published on June 5, 2025
Cover sprays and upcoming rain are taking place in southeast Michigan.
Inaugural Veteran Farming Conference set for July 2025 in Indiana

Published on June 5, 2025
Join military veterans, beginning and experienced farmers and ag professionals for hands-on training, networking and education at the first summer Veteran Farming Conference, July 11-12, 2025, in Shipshewana, Indiana. All are welcome to attend!
Raising the bar for calf care: A look into the Calf Care Quality Assurance program

Published on June 5, 2025
The CCQA program equips calf raisers with science-based training and resources to ensure consistent, high-quality care. It builds consumer trust, supports employee education and promotes animal welfare across the beef and dairy industries.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 5, 2025

Published on June 5, 2025
Wheat is ending pollination and starting kernel development. Corn and soybeans reached early vegetative stages, but cool weather slowed development. Dry, windy conditions allowed lots of field work, including forage raking and baling.