﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:21:19 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[MSU Research Strengthens Michigan Pork Industry Growth]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-research-strengthens-michigan-pork-industry-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan State University (MSU) is playing an important role in helping Michigan’s pork industry remain competitive, productive, and prepared for future challenges. Through ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-research-strengthens-michigan-pork-industry-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-173694]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[MSU Develops Smart Irrigation Tools for Efficient Farming]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-develops-smart-irrigation-tools-for-efficient-farming</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Farmers across Michigan are facing increasing challenges as dry weather conditions place stress on crops and water resources. With July 2026 ranking among the driest months ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-develops-smart-irrigation-tools-for-efficient-farming</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-173692]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan State Fair Strengthens Livestock Safety Measures]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-state-fair-strengthens-livestock-safety-measures</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Michigan State Fair is enhancing its livestock biosecurity measures ahead of Labor Day weekend following the detection of a swine flu case at the Kent County Fair. Fair ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-state-fair-strengthens-livestock-safety-measures</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-173668]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Launches Mentorship Program for First Generation Farmers]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-launches-mentorship-program-for-first-generation-farmers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 A new mentorship initiative in Michigan is set to support first-generation farmers by connecting them with experienced agricultural professionals. The Michigan ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-launches-mentorship-program-for-first-generation-farmers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-173667]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Grants Boost Agriculture Food Processing and Rural Growth]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-grants-boost-agriculture-food-processing-and-rural-growth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has announced new grant funding to support economic development, agricultural growth, food processing, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-grants-boost-agriculture-food-processing-and-rural-growth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-173153]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Agrivoltaics Creates New Opportunities for Michigan Farms and Communities]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/agrivoltaics-creates-new-opportunities-for-michigan-farms-and-communities</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Agrivoltaics is emerging as a promising solution that allows agriculture and solar energy production to work together on the same land. As Michigan continues to explore ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/agrivoltaics-creates-new-opportunities-for-michigan-farms-and-communities</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-173098]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Forever Green Helps Farmers Improve Soil and Profits]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-forever-green-helps-farmers-improve-soil-and-profits</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Farmers interested in improving soil health, boosting crop productivity, and increasing profitability have new opportunities through the growing Michigan Forever Green Field ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-forever-green-helps-farmers-improve-soil-and-profits</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-173096]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Great Lakes Mass Timber Initiative Gains Major Funding Boost]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/great-lakes-mass-timber-initiative-gains-major-funding-boost</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Great Lakes Mass Timber Collaborative (GLMTC) has received significant support through a new U.S. Forest Service Wood Innovation Grant, helping accelerate efforts to ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/great-lakes-mass-timber-initiative-gains-major-funding-boost</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-172831]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Midwest Weed Control Field Day Showcases Latest Farming Innovations]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/midwest-weed-control-field-day-showcases-latest-farming-innovations</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day is returning to Michigan for its ninth year, bringing together farmers, agricultural advisors, equipment manufacturers, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/midwest-weed-control-field-day-showcases-latest-farming-innovations</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-172830]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Emerging Farmers Support Conference Access for Beginning Growers]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-emerging-farmers-support-conference-access-for-beginning-growers</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan farmers and food producers will have an opportunity to expand their knowledge, strengthen industry connections, and access valuable educational resources through the ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-emerging-farmers-support-conference-access-for-beginning-growers</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-172655]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Chad Cotti Leads MSU AgBioResearch Through Strategic Transition]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/chad-cotti-leads-msu-agbioresearch-through-strategic-transition</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan State University AgBioResearch has entered a new leadership chapter with the appointment of Dr. Chad Cotti, Interim Director of MSU AgBioResearch. The transition ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/chad-cotti-leads-msu-agbioresearch-through-strategic-transition</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-172654]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Freeland Bean and Grain Earns Michigan Exporter of The Year]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/freeland-bean-and-grain-earns-michigan-exporter-of-the-year</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Freeland Bean and Grain Inc. has been recognized as Michigan's 2026 Agriculture Exporter of the Year by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/freeland-bean-and-grain-earns-michigan-exporter-of-the-year</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-172621]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Global Biotechnology Summit Advances Future of Sustainable Agriculture]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/global-biotechnology-summit-advances-future-of-sustainable-agriculture</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan State University (MSU) recently hosted the Global Biotechnology Symposium: Agricultural Biotech for a Better World, bringing together more than 90 participants from ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/global-biotechnology-summit-advances-future-of-sustainable-agriculture</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-172620]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Hop Crop Advances Toward Harvest with Favorable Conditions]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-hop-crop-advances-toward-harvest-with-favorable-conditions</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan’s hop crop continues to progress steadily as growers move closer to harvest. Recent weather conditions have generally supported crop development, with temperatures ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-hop-crop-advances-toward-harvest-with-favorable-conditions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-172139]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Southwest Michigan Crops Benefit from Rain Amid Disease Concerns]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/southwest-michigan-crops-benefit-from-rain-amid-disease-concerns</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Recent rainfall across southwest Michigan has provided important moisture for field crops during a critical stage of the growing season. Many areas received more than an inch ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/southwest-michigan-crops-benefit-from-rain-amid-disease-concerns</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-172136]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Max Dunseth Honored for Lifetime Dedication to Dairy Industry]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/max-dunseth-honored-for-lifetime-dedication-to-dairy-industry</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Michigan Dairy Memorial and Scholarship Foundation has recognized Max Dunseth, Foundation Honoree, for his outstanding contributions to the dairy industry and his ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/max-dunseth-honored-for-lifetime-dedication-to-dairy-industry</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-172089]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Urges Residents to Protect Trees from Invasive Beetle]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-urges-residents-to-protect-trees-from-invasive-beetle</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan officials are asking residents to play an active role in protecting trees from the destructive Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB), an invasive insect that poses a serious ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-urges-residents-to-protect-trees-from-invasive-beetle</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-171649]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Wheat Trials Reveal Promising Varieties for Future Harvests]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-wheat-trials-reveal-promising-varieties-for-future-harvests</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Michigan Wheat Program (MWP), in partnership with Michigan State University (MSU), has released the results of the 2026 MSU Wheat Performance Trials. The trials have been ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-wheat-trials-reveal-promising-varieties-for-future-harvests</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-171648]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Turfgrass Field Day Showcases Latest Research and Management]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-turfgrass-field-day-showcases-latest-research-and-management</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan State University (MSU) will host its annual Turfgrass Field Day on August 12, 2026, at the MSU Hancock Turfgrass Research Center in Lansing, Michigan. The event will ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-turfgrass-field-day-showcases-latest-research-and-management</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-171595]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Irrigation Program Showcases Water Saving Farm Technologies]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-irrigation-program-showcases-water-saving-farm-technologies</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Michigan Agricultural Irrigation Water Use Efficiency Program is set to host an educational field demonstration designed to help farmers, agricultural professionals, and ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-irrigation-program-showcases-water-saving-farm-technologies</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-171594]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>