﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:08:00 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Michigan Ag Connection</title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1255</link><atom:link href="https://michiganagconnection.com:443/home/rss/1255" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Northwest Michigan Field Day Explores Farming for People, Purpose, Profit]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/northwest-michigan-field-day-explores-farming-for-people-purpose-profit</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Farmers and agricultural professionals are invited to attend the Northwest Michigan TOPP Field Day titled Farming for People, Purpose, and Profit on August 18, 2026. 

 The ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/northwest-michigan-field-day-explores-farming-for-people-purpose-profit</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-151227]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Soybean Cost of Production Tool Helps Farmers Plan 2026 Budgets]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/new-soybean-cost-of-production-tool-helps-farmers-plan-2026-budgets</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Farm profitability continues to challenge soybean producers, especially during periods of rising input costs and flat or declining grain prices. 

 To help farmers better ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/new-soybean-cost-of-production-tool-helps-farmers-plan-2026-budgets</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-151223]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Connie Schwass Leaves Lasting Mark on Agricultural Education]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/connie-schwass-leaves-lasting-mark-on-agricultural-education</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Connie Schwass recently retired after more than thirty five years in education. Her career reflects dedication to agricultural learning. It also reflects deep care for ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/connie-schwass-leaves-lasting-mark-on-agricultural-education</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-151033]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Grant Supports Airborne Bird Flu Research for Livestock Safety]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/usda-grant-supports-airborne-bird-flu-research-for-livestock-safety</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Researchers are studying how bird flu behaves in the air to protect livestock operations and farm workers. The work is led by the University of Michigan Engineering. It is ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/usda-grant-supports-airborne-bird-flu-research-for-livestock-safety</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-151031]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[MSU Extension Guides Farmers on Deworming and Parasite Control]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-extension-guides-farmers-on-deworming-and-parasite-control</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Raising sheep and goats comes with many challenges, including rising production costs, changing weather, and health risks. One of the most serious health concerns for small ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-extension-guides-farmers-on-deworming-and-parasite-control</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-150867]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Soil Health Key To Successful Pasture Raised Pigs In Michigan]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/soil-health-key-to-successful-pasture-raised-pigs-in-michigan</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Pasture based pig production is becoming more common across Michigan as farmers respond to demand for locally raised pork and diversify livestock systems. 

 While outdoor ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/soil-health-key-to-successful-pasture-raised-pigs-in-michigan</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-150865]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Boosts Grid Reliability with Historic Battery Storage Approvals]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-boosts-grid-reliability-with-historic-battery-storage-approvals</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan has taken a major step toward a cleaner and more reliable electricity system with the approval of several large battery energy storage projects. 

 State ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-boosts-grid-reliability-with-historic-battery-storage-approvals</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-150665]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Haemonchus Worm Thrives in Upper Midwest Sheep and Goats]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/haemonchus-worm-thrives-in-upper-midwest-sheep-and-goats</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Haemonchus contortus commonly known as the ‘barber pole worm’ is a serious parasite affecting sheep and goats across many regions. It was once believed this worm mainly ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/haemonchus-worm-thrives-in-upper-midwest-sheep-and-goats</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-150664]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[MSU Extension Opens Registration for 2026 Agritourism Summit]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-extension-opens-registration-for-2026-agritourism-summit</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan State University Extension has announced that registration is now open for the 2026 Agritourism Summit. This year’s theme, Cultivating Opportunities Through ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-extension-opens-registration-for-2026-agritourism-summit</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-150402]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Understanding Harmful Algal Blooms Threatening Western Lake Erie]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/understanding-harmful-algal-blooms-threatening-western-lake-erie</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Lake Erie, the smallest and shallowest of the Great Lakes, is divided into three main basins: the shallow western basin, the broader central basin, and the deep eastern ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/understanding-harmful-algal-blooms-threatening-western-lake-erie</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-150401]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Grape Spring Kickoff Meeting Set to Begin New Growing Season]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-grape-spring-kickoff-meeting-set-to-begin-new-growing-season</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan State University Extension has announced the 2026 Michigan Grape Spring Kickoff Meeting, scheduled for April 16. The annual event helps grape growers reconnect after ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-grape-spring-kickoff-meeting-set-to-begin-new-growing-season</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-150042]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Expands Animal Welfare Fund Grants to Support Shelters Statewide]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-expands-animal-welfare-fund-grants-to-support-shelters-statewide</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has announced $150,000 in Animal Welfare Fund grants to assist registered animal shelters across the ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-expands-animal-welfare-fund-grants-to-support-shelters-statewide</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-150039]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Orien Sangle]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Optimal Corn and Soybean Planting Guide]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/optimal-corn-and-soybean-planting-guide</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Planting field crops like corn and soybeans requires careful timing and attention to field conditions. Early spring is critical as soil temperature and moisture directly ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/optimal-corn-and-soybean-planting-guide</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-149983]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[MSU Research Innovation Drives the Future of Michigan Agriculture]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-research-innovation-drives-the-future-of-michigan-agriculture</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan Sen. John Cherry recognizes the essential role agriculture plays in the state’s economy, even though he is not a farmer himself. Representing a district that ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-research-innovation-drives-the-future-of-michigan-agriculture</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-149816]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Exploring Your Future in Sustainable Agriculture Careers]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/exploring-your-future-in-sustainable-agriculture-careers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Careers in sustainable agriculture are expanding rapidly as the world seeks new solutions to protect natural resources, improve food security, and advance agricultural ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/exploring-your-future-in-sustainable-agriculture-careers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-149815]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Agricultural Science Shines at Museum Event]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/agricultural-science-shines-at-museum-event</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 At the recent SciCurious event at the MSU Museum, formerly known as Darwin Day, graduate student Eleanor Carr played an important role in connecting visitors of all ages with ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/agricultural-science-shines-at-museum-event</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-149689]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[NAPPN Inspires Bold New Maize Innovators]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/nappn-inspires-bold-new-maize-innovators</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The 2026 North American Plant Phenotyping Network (NAPPN) Annual Conference welcomed researchers, students, and agricultural professionals to Michigan State University for a ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/nappn-inspires-bold-new-maize-innovators</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-149688]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Farm Tour Celebrates Organic Innovation]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-farm-tour-celebrates-organic-innovation</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 A special farm tour in Berrien County will take place on July 31, 2026, giving visitors the chance to explore three outstanding farms that focus on organic agriculture, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-farm-tour-celebrates-organic-innovation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-149322]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Choosing the Best Accounting Software for Modern Farming Needs]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/choosing-the-best-accounting-software-for-modern-farming-needs</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Modern farming involves more than managing crops and livestock. Today, farms also need strong financial management to stay organized and make informed decisions. 

 ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/choosing-the-best-accounting-software-for-modern-farming-needs</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-149076]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Protect Your Baby from Listeria Risks]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/protect-your-baby-from-listeria-risks</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Listeria monocytogenes is one of the most dangerous bacterial foodborne pathogens in the United States, and pregnant individuals face a much higher risk than the general ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/protect-your-baby-from-listeria-risks</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-149074]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>