Michigan | Morning Ag Clips

November 13, 2019

dairy heifer cow (U.S. Department of Agriculture, Flickr/Creative Commons)

UPCOMING WEBINAR ...

Webinar, in Spanish, covers heifer breeding

Webinar will take place Dec. 10th with Cornell University's Julio Giordano

November 13, 2019

COMPETITION RESULTS ...

Winners of 2019 National Wheat Yield Contest

Growers had the opportunity to compete with farmers from across the U.S.

November 12, 2019

Precision agriculture ...

Premier Crop Systems names Darren Fehr President

Learn more at www.premiercrop.com

November 12, 2019

In advance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Michigan Allied Poultry Industries (MAPI) presented a turkey to Governor Whitmer Tuesday, in appreciation for her support of the state's poultry industry. (Courtesy of MAPI)

TURKEY ...

MAPI presents turkey to Governor Whitmer

Michigan’s poultry industry supports more than 3,400 jobs

November 12, 2019

The 21st annual Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness will feature 2020 MSU crop and pest recommendations, on-farm research data and pesticide certification credits. (Courtesy of MSU Extension)

PEST MANAGEMENT ...

Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update

Here are the top five reasons to attend this event

November 12, 2019

dairy cow

ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS ...

UDIM accepting nominations for dairy award

Award recognizes a farmer who positively promotes the dairy community and dairy foods

November 11, 2019

To assist prospective hop producers in understanding the challenges and complexity of hop production, the Great Lakes Hop Working Group has developed a comprehensive introductory course focused on production in reemerging regions including the northern Plains, Great Lakes and Northeast. (Courtesy of MSU Extension)

ONLINE COURSE ...

Hop production online course

Learn about challenges & opportunities for hop production in reemerging growing regions

November 11, 2019

Michigan State University Extension is committed to helping farmers navigate these permit changes moving forward and is available to answer questions that may come up along the way.

CAFO PERMIT ...

New CAFO permit released

Read more about some of the changes the new CAFO permit addresses

November 11, 2019

DEADLINE EXTENDED ...

USDA extends deadline for milk donation program

Extends application deadline for reimbursement program to December 6, 2019