Crop Production

• Mar 6

  Slug and Bugs

  March 6, 2025 8:00AM – 9:00AM Virtual Via Zoom

  A look into fields unusual munching activity. What is the common pest? Slugs! We will discuss some of the factors that led to the issue and some ways to mitigate the risk. (RUP and CCA credits offered, pending approval)

• Mar 6

  Case #43: The Mystery of the Stunted Soybeans

  March 6, 2025 9:00AM – 10:00AM Virtual Via Zoom

  Join us for real life cases of stunted soybeans, the steps we took to determine the cause(s), and how to respond to your own crop mysteries (soybeans or otherwise). (RUP / CCA Credits offered pending approval)

• Mar 6

  Challenges and Opportunities in Growing Canola

  March 6, 2025 10:00AM – 10:30AM Virtual Via Zoom

  Want to go beyond corn, soybean, and wheat? Learn about growing canola at the Kellogg Biological Station through the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, including challenges with planting, harvest, and emerging pests and diseases. RUP & CCA Credits Offered

• Mar 6

  Challenges and Opportunities in No-Till

  March 6, 2025 10:30AM – 11:00AM Virtual Via Zoom

  What happens when you take away tillage? Christine Charles, MSU Extension educator, will share some lessons learned from farmers’ experiences in transitioning to no-till. RUP & CCA Credits Offered, pending approval.

• Mar 6

  Digital Agriculture and Precision Technologies: Precision Conservation Strategies

  March 6, 2025 11:00AM – 12:00PM Virtual Via Zoom

  Look into the crystal ball and see that the future of ag is digital. Precision ag technology offers powerful insights for making decisions to increase farm profitability and reduce environmental impact. RUP & CCA credits offered, pending approval.

• Soil Health for Beginners: Caring for Your Farm from the Ground Up

  Published on February 27, 2024

  Soil health is a critical part of farming. If you are new to farming or new to the land, this is a perfect time to make a long-term plan. Discover approaches to learn about your soil and how to support better crop production.

• The Rotation Effect

  Published on February 22, 2024

  You can’t beat the rotation effect according to research, but some farmers try. This session will talk about why rotation is important to the productivity of cropping systems and explore when a continuous crop could be used.

• Vertebrae Pest Management in Field Crops

  Published on February 22, 2024

  Deer damage has been an issue for farmers for many years and continues to get worse. Learn more about vertebrae management in field crops including deer, voles and birds.

• IPM Tools in Field Crops

  Published on February 22, 2024

  We all know IPM is important. What tools are available to help you make informed decisions? Discuss different tools for scouting, tracking etc to help identify issues issues that could be coming to your fields.

• Alternative Weed Control Methods

  Published on February 22, 2024

  Looking for weed control methods other than herbicides, want to go organic or incorporate some different methods in your conventional system? This session will discuss different methods of weed control used in organic systems.