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Date:2014/03/10
In 1914 the Smith-Lever Act was signed into federal law by President Woodrow Wilson. That created a national Extension system.
Posted on February 20, 2014 by Kurt H. Schindler, Michigan State University Extension
The 100-year signing annive...
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Date:2014/03/10
Local farm receives credit for their accomplishments in dairy promotion.
Posted on February 19, 2014 by Heather Van Lieu, Contact Mindy Maxwell Pratt 517-884-7093
Geert and Gertie van den Goor of Marlette, in Sanilac County, were recently...
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Date:2014/03/10
The Southeast Michigan Agricultural Labor and Farm Safety Program will help you stay up-to-date with current regulations for agricultural labor and update your farm safety plans.
Posted on February 17, 2014 by Lina Rodriguez Salamanca, Michigan ...
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Date:2014/03/10
For the past two years, Michigan State University Extension has teamed up with northeast Michigan dairy producers and local grocery stores to educate consumers about dairy production while they shop.
Posted on February 14, 2014 by Mary Dunckel,...
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Date:2014/03/10
MSU Extension surveyed oil and gas attorneys indicating that 56 percent reduced potential royalty deductions from post production costs by at least 75 percent.
Posted on February 14, 2014 by Curtis Talley, Jr., Michigan State University Extensio...
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Date:2014/03/10
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can now keep their certifications current with minimal investment in time and travel.
Posted on February 14, 2014 by James DeDecker, Michigan State University Extension
In Michigan, those who wish to purc...
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Date:2014/03/10
Some feeding damage by mice and voles is starting to be seen in fruit orchards.
Posted on February 14, 2014 by Bob Tritten, Michigan State University Extension
In the last two weeks (as of Feb. 14, 2014), I have been on several apple orcha...
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Date:2014/03/10
Production and use of renewable, plant-based biodiesel is becoming widespread in the United States.
Posted on February 14, 2014 by Mark Seamon, Michigan State University Extension
Biofuels are catching on in the United States with the use ...
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Date:2014/03/10
Row spacing effects on corn yield of two hybrids were inconclusive in 2013.
Posted on February 14, 2014 by George Silva, Michigan State University Extension, and Steve Gower, Dekalb/Asgrow
There is considerable interest in increasing corn ...
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Date:2014/03/10
Rain rot is presenting seasonal challenges for some Michigan horse owners.
Posted on February 13, 2014 by Karen Waite, Michigan State University Extension
Despite the fact that temperatures in Michigan are and have been frigid for at least...
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Date:2014/03/10
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Posted on February 13, 2014 by Phil Kaatz, Michigan State University Extension
Today’s modern agricultural practices are dependent on the use of commercial fertilizers to boost productivity levels to new heights. Some call nitrogen...
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Date:2014/03/10
Populations of Palmer amaranth in Michigan are resistant to glyphosate and ALS-inhibiting herbicides.
Posted on February 13, 2014 by Phil Kaatz, Michigan State University Extension
When alfalfa growers consider their worst nightmare for co...
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Date:2014/03/10
Creating a good pest scouting coversheet can force you to think about how you will go about scouting this summer.
Posted on February 12, 2014 by Ben Werling, Michigan State University Extension
One of the fundamental principles of integrat...
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Date:2014/03/10
Help celebrate Lamb Month by trying a great American lamb product.
Posted on February 11, 2014 by Julie Thelen, Michigan State University Extension
If you are trying to decide what to cook for dinner, consider lamb! February is National La...
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Date:2014/03/10
Taking the time to properly care for your tack is essential to maximizing its life and usefulness!
Posted on February 11, 2014 by Taylor Fabus, Visiting Instructor
Which saddle would you prefer to ride in? The saddle on the left show...
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Date:2014/03/10
Cider producers from all over the country attended a sell-out conference on cider production, marketing, sales and research.
Posted on February 11, 2014 by Nikki Rothwell, Michigan State University Extension
The fourth annual Cider Confere...
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Date:2014/03/10
With winter weather continuing to hang around, pork producers are looking for ways to save fuel and reduce their overall energy bill.
Posted on February 10, 2014 by Jerry May, Michigan State University Extension
The U.S. Energy Information...
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Date:2014/03/10
Sorting out global markets, U.S. ag policy, marketing opportunities and the 2014 Farm Bill this year and beyond.
Posted on February 10, 2014 by Paul Gross, Michigan State University Extension
Farmers are facing a much different economic pi...
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Date:2014/03/10
For the first time in many years, wheat growers have a plant growth regulator available to help reduce the risk of plant lodging. Field testing of the product has led to some suggestions for growers who elect to try it on their farm.
Posted on F...
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Date:2014/03/10
Just as the historical generation of electricity has relied on several feedstocks – coal, natural gas, nuclear and hydro – the future scenario will likely include multiple feedstocks as well.
Posted on February 9, 2014 by Mark Seamon, Michigan S...