﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:51:33 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[SuperUser Account]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Cathy Fry Honored for Transforming Youth Through Agricultural Education]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/cathy-fry-honored-for-transforming-youth-through-agricultural-education</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Cathy Fry of Isabella County has been recognized as one of five recipients of the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award for 2026. 

 The award ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/cathy-fry-honored-for-transforming-youth-through-agricultural-education</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-176452]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Fights Spotted Lanternfly Spread with Community Action]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-fights-spotted-lanternfly-spread-with-community-action</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan is strengthening its efforts to manage the spread of spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that continues to expand into new areas of the state. Recently, the ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-fights-spotted-lanternfly-spread-with-community-action</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-175942]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michelle Short Honored for Outstanding Service to Michigan Youth]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michelle-short-honored-for-outstanding-service-to-michigan-youth</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michelle Short of Macomb County has been recognized as one of five recipients of the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award for 2026. The award honors ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michelle-short-honored-for-outstanding-service-to-michigan-youth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-175940]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[MSU Innovations Help Farmers Save Water and Improve Profits]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-innovations-help-farmers-save-water-and-improve-profits</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan farmers are increasingly relying on advanced irrigation technologies to manage water resources more efficiently, especially during dry growing seasons. Researchers ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-innovations-help-farmers-save-water-and-improve-profits</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-175798]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[MSU Marks 25Years of Lake Sturgeon Conservation Success]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-marks-25years-of-lake-sturgeon-conservation-success</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan State University (MSU) is celebrating a major milestone in aquatic conservation with 25 years of lake sturgeon research at the Black Lake Stream Side Rearing ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/msu-marks-25years-of-lake-sturgeon-conservation-success</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-175649]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[USDA Rural Development Leader Highlights Michigan Growth Initiatives]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/usda-rural-development-leader-highlights-michigan-growth-initiatives</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) continues to support community development efforts across rural America through investments, partnerships, and funding initiatives. ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/usda-rural-development-leader-highlights-michigan-growth-initiatives</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-175647]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Cash Prizes Fuel Soybean Innovation]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/cash-prizes-fuel-soybean-innovation</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Registration is now open for the 2026 Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference, an educational event designed to provide agricultural professionals with valuable insights into ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/cash-prizes-fuel-soybean-innovation</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-175603]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Late Season Weed Control Tips To Boost Next Years Crops]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/late-season-weed-control-tips-to-boost-next-years-crops</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan State University Extension is offering farmers an opportunity to learn about effective late-season weed management through its 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/late-season-weed-control-tips-to-boost-next-years-crops</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-175564]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Yield Data Helps Farmers Improve Precision Agriculture Decisions]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/yield-data-helps-farmers-improve-precision-agriculture-decisions</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Yield data is one of the most important tools available to modern farmers. It reflects the combined impact of an entire growing season, including management practices, ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/yield-data-helps-farmers-improve-precision-agriculture-decisions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-175082]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Midwest Farmers Invited to Shape Conservation Programs]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/midwest-farmers-invited-to-shape-conservation-programs</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Agricultural producers across the Midwest have an opportunity to help influence the future of farm conservation programs by participating in the Midwest Farm Conservation ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/midwest-farmers-invited-to-shape-conservation-programs</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-174835]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[ITC Aerial Inspections Support Michigan Power Reliability]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/itc-aerial-inspections-support-michigan-power-reliability</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Farmers may notice helicopters flying at relatively low altitudes near transmission lines in the coming weeks. ITC will conduct aerial inspections of high-voltage ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/itc-aerial-inspections-support-michigan-power-reliability</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-174834]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Reports First EEE Case of the Season in Horse]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-reports-first-eee-case-of-the-season-in-horse</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan officials have confirmed the state's first animal case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) for 2026. The disease was detected in a one-year-old under-vaccinated ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-reports-first-eee-case-of-the-season-in-horse</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-174809]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Opens New Funding for Invasive Species Control Projects]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-opens-new-funding-for-invasive-species-control-projects</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan has announced the availability of approximately $2.4 million in funding through its Invasive Species Grant Program for the 2026 cycle. The initiative aims to support ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-opens-new-funding-for-invasive-species-control-projects</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-174807]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[KBS Study Reveals Crop Growth Differences Through Seasonal Photo Timeline]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/kbs-study-reveals-crop-growth-differences-through-seasonal-photo-timeline</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (KBS LTAR) team has introduced a new photo timeline that provides a visual record of crop development ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/kbs-study-reveals-crop-growth-differences-through-seasonal-photo-timeline</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-174618]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Dairy Leader Supports Future of Research and Education]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-dairy-leader-supports-future-of-research-and-education</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan dairy industry leader and Michigan State University alumnus Brian Troyer has made a significant investment in the future of dairy education and research by ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-dairy-leader-supports-future-of-research-and-education</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-174616]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Smart Irrigation Field Day Helps Growers Improve Water Management]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/smart-irrigation-field-day-helps-growers-improve-water-management</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan State University Extension is inviting nursery and greenhouse professionals to attend the Effective Irrigation in Nursery Production Field Day on Oct. 2, 2026, at ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/smart-irrigation-field-day-helps-growers-improve-water-management</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-174531]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Sustainable Agriculture Grants Support Innovative Farming Projects]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-sustainable-agriculture-grants-support-innovative-farming-projects</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Five Michigan residents have been awarded grants through the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) 2026 Farmer Rancher Grant Program. ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-sustainable-agriculture-grants-support-innovative-farming-projects</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-174529]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Southwest Michigan Crops Progress Well Amid Dry Weather Conditions]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/southwest-michigan-crops-progress-well-amid-dry-weather-conditions</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Field crop conditions across Southwest Michigan remain generally favorable as warm temperatures and limited rainfall support crop development and harvest activities. Recent ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/southwest-michigan-crops-progress-well-amid-dry-weather-conditions</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-174127]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Michigan Apple Harvest Starts Early with Strong Crop Outlook]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-apple-harvest-starts-early-with-strong-crop-outlook</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 Michigan apple growers are looking forward to a productive harvest season as orchards across the state report strong yields, excellent fruit quality, and harvest activities ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/michigan-apple-harvest-starts-early-with-strong-crop-outlook</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-174125]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Siddhika Khairnar]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Market Signals Shape Future of the Cattle Industry]]></title><link>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/market-signals-shape-future-of-the-cattle-industry</link><description><![CDATA[ By  Andi Anderson  

 The U.S. cattle industry has experienced an eventful period marked by supply challenges, processing plant announcements, and policy developments. Together, these factors ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://michiganagconnection.com/news/market-signals-shape-future-of-the-cattle-industry</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b23511c6-a5fb-408b-aa8e-680e895203a7-174124]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>