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MSU Extension field crop team is offering education 8 a.m.-noon on Feb. 21, at the Dearth Community Center for farmers and agribusiness reps.

Layne Kennedy/Getty Images WATER EFFICIENCY: The goal is to demonstrate this low-cost sensor monitoring system on different irrigated fields in Michigan and Indiana to show farmers how they are effective in helping to improve water efficiency and disease management. The goal is to prevent overirrigation, which wastes water and can also drive diseases. Feb 24, 2021 Younsuk Dong, specialist in the Michigan State University Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engin...

MSU researcher awarded grant to develop low-cost sensor monitoring system for Great Lakes farmers February 17, 2021 Younsuk Dong, specialist in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, is leading a project to make sensors more accessible for farmers in Michigan and Indiana. Younsuk Dong Younsuk Dong, specialist in the Michigan State University (MSU) Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, is leading a three-year, $426,000 project to increase adoption of a lo...

Facebook New MDARD emergency order extends pesticide applicator credentials until June 2021 A new emergency rule filed extended pesticide applicator credential expiration dates as part of the state’s continued COVID-19 response. Post to Facebook New MDARD emergency order extends pesticide applicator credentials until June 2021 A new emergency rule filed extended pesticide applicator credential expiration dates as part of the state’s continued COVID-19 response. Check out this story...