Field Crops
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Herbicide Resistance – Waterhemp Focus
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Hill, MSU weed science diagnostician, discussing herbicide resistance with a focus on waterhemp.
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Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 24, 2025
Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
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Optimizing your forage quality is the topic for the May 1 Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on April 23, 2025
The balancing act between forage yield and quality will challenge even the best forage producers. Join and learn some practical strategies to help increase profitability and efficiency in forage production. -
Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer
Published on April 23, 2025
Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers! -
Regional wheat field days offered in May 2025
Published on April 23, 2025
Join MSU Extension and Michigan Wheat Program for a small regional wheat field day near you. -
Scout, scout, let it all out
Published on April 22, 2025
When it comes to pest management, a robust scouting program is one of the things you can’t do without. Join Scouting School in Barry County this year! -
Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 17, 2025
Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
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Nitrogen Stabilizers & Extenders
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kurt Steinke, MSU Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management, discussing nitrogen stabilizers and extenders.
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Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission potato seed spacing and depth research
Published on April 17, 2025
MSU Extension, in partnership with the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, conducts potato seed spacing and depth research with published factsheets highlighting year one research. -
Did conservation practices price out for an agroecology research site in 2024?
Published on April 16, 2025
Looking at the 2024 financials of the Kellogg Biological Station’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research experimental site. -
MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers
Published on April 11, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers. -
Join MSU Extension’s April 24 Virtual Breakfast Series on recognizing herbicide resistance in waterhemp
Published on April 10, 2025
Correct identification for pigweed and waterhemp is essential for herbicide resistance management. -
Corn and Soybean Planting Considerations
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Manni Singh, MSU Extension cropping systems agronomist, discussing considerations for planting corn and soybean this spring.
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Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 10, 2025
Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
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Michigan soybean on-farm research trials for 2025
Published on April 9, 2025
Several different trials are being conducted on farms across the state to address issues soybean farmers ranked as important to their farms. -
Does your insurance cover damage to irrigation systems?
Published on April 9, 2025
Understanding coverage options, filing a claim, and whether your policy covers your farm needs. -
Irrigation Storm Damage Checklist
Published on April 3, 2025
In the event of storm damage, the checklist can help you work through the claims process and timely replacement of your irrigation system. -
Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 3, 2025
Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
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Preventing Planter Pitfalls This Spring
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jason Koning, Precision Planting regional manager, discussing planter setup considerations and planter maintenance.
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MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast series continues April 10 with corn and soybean planting considerations
Published on April 2, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues April 10 with MSU Extension cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh discussing planting considerations for corn and soybean this spring.