﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 25 Apr 2026 06:28:59 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[Adam Lock Receives CANR Research Impact Award for Dairy Innovation]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/adam-lock-receives-canr-research-impact-award-for-dairy-innovation</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan State University continues to strengthen its role in agricultural innovation through impactful research that benefits farmers and the broader industry. A faculty ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/adam-lock-receives-canr-research-impact-award-for-dairy-innovation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-154552]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Investing in Michigans Dairy Future Through Education and Innovation]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/investing-in-michigans-dairy-future-through-education-and-innovation</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan’s dairy industry is experiencing strong growth, creating new opportunities for education, research, and workforce development. 

 Industry leaders recognize that ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/investing-in-michigans-dairy-future-through-education-and-innovation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-154550]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Awards Nearly Two Million Dollars to Protect Farmland]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-awards-nearly-two-million-dollars-to-protect-farmland</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Michigan Agricultural Preservation Fund Board announced the award of nearly two million dollars in grant ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-awards-nearly-two-million-dollars-to-protect-farmland</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-154492]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[MSU Research Improves Dairy Cow Fertility and Farm Profitability]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-research-improves-dairy-cow-fertility-and-farm-profitability</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Reproductive success plays a central role in the profitability and sustainability of dairy farms. Strong reproduction leads to regular calving, consistent milk production, ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-research-improves-dairy-cow-fertility-and-farm-profitability</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-154488]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Heavy Rains Flood Michigan Fields Delay Spring Planting Season]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/heavy-rains-flood-michigan-fields-delay-spring-planting-season</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan farmers are facing growing frustration as weeks of heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt have flooded farm fields across the state. These conditions are delaying the ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/heavy-rains-flood-michigan-fields-delay-spring-planting-season</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-154324]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Farming Under Solar Panels Shows Promise for Future Agriculture]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/farming-under-solar-panels-shows-promise-for-future-agriculture</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Growing vegetables inside utility-scale solar farms may seem unusual, but new research from Iowa State University suggests the approach is both practical and economically ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/farming-under-solar-panels-shows-promise-for-future-agriculture</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-154157]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Rubber Mats Improve Cattle Welfare and Performance in Slatted Feedlots]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/rubber-mats-improve-cattle-welfare-and-performance-in-slatted-feedlots</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Covered slatted floor feedlot facilities are widely used in the Great Lakes region and parts of the Northern Plains. These systems offer important advantages, including ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/rubber-mats-improve-cattle-welfare-and-performance-in-slatted-feedlots</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-154155]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[MDARD Shares Flood Safety Tips for Farms Food and Pets]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/mdard-shares-flood-safety-tips-for-farms-food-and-pets</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 As flooding and severe weather continue to impact communities across Michigan, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is urging residents, ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/mdard-shares-flood-safety-tips-for-farms-food-and-pets</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-154060]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[MSU Launches Enviroweather Mobile App for Michigan Growers]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-launches-enviroweather-mobile-app-for-michigan-growers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan State University AgBioResearch, in partnership with the Michigan State Horticultural Society (MSHS), has announced the launch of Enviroweather Mobile, a mobile ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-launches-enviroweather-mobile-app-for-michigan-growers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-154058]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Hands-On Smart Drainage Workshop Advances Conservation Practices]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/hands-on-smart-drainage-workshop-advances-conservation-practices</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Effective water management plays a critical role in modern agriculture and environmental protection. To support this need, a hands-on conservation drainage workshop will be ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/hands-on-smart-drainage-workshop-advances-conservation-practices</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-153679]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Extension Helps Farmers Prepare for Early Season Insect Threats]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-extension-helps-farmers-prepare-for-early-season-insect-threats</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 As planting season approaches, early preparation for insect pests becomes critical for protecting crop stands and farm profitability. Michigan State University Extension is ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-extension-helps-farmers-prepare-for-early-season-insect-threats</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-153678]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[CANR Alumni Board Spotlight Highlights Leadership]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/canr-alumni-board-spotlight-highlights-leadership</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) has a global alumni network of nearly 60,000 graduates. The CANR Alumni Board plays an important role in maintaining ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/canr-alumni-board-spotlight-highlights-leadership</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-153509]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Supports Tribal Food Sovereignty]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-supports-tribal-food-sovereignty</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan (ITCMI) have announced a new grant of nearly $925,000 to support ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-supports-tribal-food-sovereignty</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-153508]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Urges Spring Action Against Invasive Pests and Plant Diseases]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-urges-spring-action-against-invasive-pests-and-plant-diseases</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan officials are urging residents to take simple but important steps this spring to protect lawns, gardens, and natural areas from invasive pests and diseases. 

 The ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-urges-spring-action-against-invasive-pests-and-plant-diseases</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-153044]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Heavy Rains Flood Northwest Michigan Orchards]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/heavy-rains-flood-northwest-michigan-orchards</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Heavy rainfall in northwest Michigan has created difficult conditions for fruit growers as orchards and fields remain covered with standing water. 

 Warmer temperatures ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/heavy-rains-flood-northwest-michigan-orchards</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-153042]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Invests Millions to Strengthen Rural Michigan Communities]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/usda-invests-millions-to-strengthen-rural-michigan-communities</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The United States Department of Agriculture has made a major investment to support rural communities across Michigan. 

 Over the past year, the department directed $889 ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/usda-invests-millions-to-strengthen-rural-michigan-communities</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-153007]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New Corn Production Cost Projection Tool Supports Farmers In 2026]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/new-corn-production-cost-projection-tool-supports-farmers-in-2026</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Farm profitability depends on careful planning, especially when costs are high and crop prices are uncertain. To help farmers prepare for the 2026 growing season, a new corn ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/new-corn-production-cost-projection-tool-supports-farmers-in-2026</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-153004]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[MSU Honors Potato Innovator for Technology Transfer Impact]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-honors-potato-innovator-for-technology-transfer-impact</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 David Douches, a distinguished professor at Michigan State University, has been honored with the 2026 Technology Transfer Achievement Award for his long-standing ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-honors-potato-innovator-for-technology-transfer-impact</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-152952]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Key Steps For Disposing Xanthomonas Infected Begonias]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/key-steps-for-disposing-xanthomonas-infected-begonias</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Xanthomonas is a serious bacterial disease in begonias, and once plants are infected, greenhouse growers must take careful action to protect the rest of the crop. In this ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/key-steps-for-disposing-xanthomonas-infected-begonias</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-152951]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rashi Tiwari]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smart Planning Saves Farm Fuel]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/smart-planning-saves-farm-fuel</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Rising diesel fuel prices are creating challenges for farmers across the United States. Ongoing global conflicts and restricted fuel supply routes have increased diesel ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/smart-planning-saves-farm-fuel</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-152399]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>