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  Tar spot and irrigated corn: What we saw in 2018 and will it happen again?

  Published on May 10, 2019
  Based on the rapid spread last season, we anticipate there will be plenty of spores to go around in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana in 2019.

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  Corn and soybeans will be competing for irrigation this year

  Published on August 8, 2019
  Late-planted corn will have maximum water needed well into August, matching the typical time for irrigating soybeans for many irrigators.

• Southeast Michigan field crop regional report

  Published on March 16, 2011
  What to expect in Southeast Michigan as winter comes to a close and spring arrives next week.

• Drought irrigation management

  Published on July 24, 2012
  Michigan and Indiana are in midst of the greatest agriculture water challenge seen for decades, making changes can allow you to get the most from the resources available.

• Finding a fair cost for shared irrigation systems

  Published on October 15, 2014
  If you can find the true annual cost of an irrigation system it is easy to assess the annual cost of the investment and annual power and labor cost by the number of acre the system provides for each party.

• Plan ahead for fertigation

  Published on May 20, 2015
  Should adding fertilizer to irrigation be a part of your management plan?

• Interactive cash farmland lease template avoids pitfalls of verbal agreements

  Published on April 26, 2013
  Michigan State University Extension educators have created an interactive, written cash cropland lease template that can be completed using a home computer.

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  Peak water use needs for corn

  Published on July 18, 2016
  Corn’s water needs peak in July as irrigators fill in where rainfall falls short.

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  Analyzing the costs of energy for irrigation in Michigan

  Published on September 13, 2024
  Considering annual energy costs in irrigation systems is critical for investment decisions.

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  July corn irrigation management

  Published on July 10, 2018
  Corn’s water needs peak in July and irrigators need to fill in gaps where rainfall falls short.

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  Irrigation Costs | Irrigation

  Annual irrigation cost can be divided into two categories: annual cost of ownership and the \nannual cost of operation - mainly the cost of energy and labor. The annual cost of ownership for a variety of systems is discussed in this page.

• Last chance nitrogen application with irrigation

  Published on July 7, 2013
  Irrigation offers producers mid-season options for nitrogen application.

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  Last-chance nitrogen application with irrigation

  Published on July 10, 2018
  Irrigation offers producers mid-season options for nitrogen application.

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  Irrigation and herbicides: Benefits and challenges

  Published on April 21, 2025
  Applying irrigation water can bring many benefits to growers, but it also has environmental risks to watch out for.

• 2024 Recordings | MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

  Recordings of the 2024 sessions offered during the MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference held February 19 - March 1.

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  Irrigation management: Measuring soil moisture and application uniformity

  Published on June 23, 2016
  Measure soil moisture and irrigation equipment output to ensure timely application of the right amount of water uniformly across your field.

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  July/August corn water needs

  Published on July 30, 2020
  The water needs of corn peak in July and taper off in August as we near dent stage.

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  Radical Plants receives Product Innovation Award

  Published on November 12, 2020
  A business pivot success story during COVID-19.

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  July weather results in peak water use for most field crops

  Published on July 12, 2023
  Be prepared if rain falls short.