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Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers
Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management. -
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases. -
Educational session recordings for Beginning Farmers now available from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on March 26, 2024
Did you miss the live session? Recordings are now available to view! -
New this year, MSU Extension holds a field crops scouting school
Published on March 26, 2024
This scouting school is designed for interns and entry level scouts to learn the basics of identification, walking patterns and scouting tools. -
Water management is important for reducing phosphorus loss
Published on March 26, 2024
Soil health alone will not achieve our water quality goal. Nutrient management is a good start, but it needs to be stacked with water management to achieve our water quality goal. -
Need tips to tackle field ruts? Tune into Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on March 28!
Published on March 21, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on March 28 for an engaging conversation on handling (and preventing) field ruts and compaction this upcoming season. -
Pesticide applicator certification in-person review and testing in Three Rivers on April 10
Published on March 21, 2024
A mandatory core review will precede the pesticide applicator certification testing. Private and commercial core and the fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. -
Cover Crop Termination Field Day to be hosted at the MSU Agronomy Farm
Published on March 21, 2024
Join Christy Sprague and Karen Renner April 24 for the latest recommendations on effective cover crop termination. -
Last but not least: Final session of the 2024 Field Crops Webinar series will cover weed management in forages
Published on March 19, 2024
Erin Burns, MSU weed specialist, and Kim Cassida, MSU forage specialist, to go over tips to grow weed-free forages in final session of the 2024 Field Crops Webinar Series. -
2024 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast kickoff to highlight early season weed control
Published on March 14, 2024
Spring is here and so is the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series! Join us March 21 for the best management recommendations to start your season off well. -
Growing wheat in a wild spring
Published on March 14, 2024
The weather so far this spring has not been exactly normal. Find out what this means for wheat spring management. -
New Remote ID requirement for drone operators
Published on March 14, 2024
Several steps are required for those operating an unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone, including the new Remote ID requirement beginning March 16, 2024. -
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic
Published on March 14, 2024
Sign up now to visit an organic farm or learn from organic farmers. -
Cover crop use in Michigan, reflecting on the 2022 Census of Agriculture
Published on March 13, 2024
The 2022 Census of Agriculture results reveal latest trends in cover crop use in Michigan. -
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants
Published on March 8, 2024
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you. -
Field Crops Webinar Series continues with opportunities and challenges of disease management
Published on March 8, 2024
Plant pathologists Marty Chilvers, Michigan State University, and Albert Tenuta, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, will discuss managing white mold in soybeans and tar spot in corn. -
Improve your drone spraying skills at the Michigan Spray Drone Spring Fly-in Workshop
Published on March 6, 2024
This April event will be for any drone pilots interested in improving their spraying prowess. -
Field Crops Webinar Series to highlight all things dry beans on March 11
Published on March 6, 2024
Scott Bales, MSU dry bean systems specialist, and Justin Edwards from Ackerman Marketing will discuss key considerations for dry bean production and marketing this season. -
Are in-furrow/pop-up starter fertilizer programs profitable in soybeans?
Published on March 5, 2024
Learn if your specific soybean in-furrow/pop-up fertilizer program is profitable by conducting a trial with the Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Program in 2024. -
Potato industry report explores financial impact of potatoes on michigan economy
Published on March 3, 2024
Michigan potatoes bring billions to the economy: Thanks in no small part to the ongoing commitment of PSM and research faculty, staff and students