News
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Educational program offered to help manage challenges where forests and farms co-exist
Published on June 4, 2018
Forests and Farms event will help producers utilize their natural resources to maximize on-farm profitability. -
Don’t become another deadly statistic
Published on May 23, 2018
Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children. -
Soybean cyst nematode resistance management
Published on May 16, 2018
Soybean cyst nematode is a highly destructive soybean pathogen. Learn more about soybean cyst nematode, its impact on the soybean industry and management recommendations. -
Sporecaster: New white mold risk prediction smartphone app now live
Published on May 16, 2018
Sporecaster was developed to predict when the white mold apothecia (white mold mushrooms) are present in a soybean field. -
Grubs and grub damage in field crops
Published on May 14, 2018
Revised field identification sheet for grubs will assist in identification and gives information about typical crops or situations affected by different species. -
Improving soybean emergence in soils prone to crusting
Published on May 10, 2018
The potential for soil crusting is high this spring and the following information will help you improve soybean emergence in soils prone to crusting. -
Connect with MSU campus specialists each week via the MSUE Field Crops Virtual Breakfast
Published on May 4, 2018
The May 3, 2018, virtual breakfast is now online. Listen to an online recording or call in live, early on Thursday mornings. -
2018 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on April 24, 2018
One new case of herbicide resistance was identified in Michigan from the 2017 growing season. -
Tax laws and their impacts on farms in 2018
Published on April 12, 2018
A breakfast meeting on April 17 in St. Joseph County will focus on various tax laws, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and how they will impact farmers in 2018. The meeting will also be available online. -
Things to consider when planting soybeans early
Published on April 12, 2018
Soybean producers should consider soil moisture, weather and seed characteristics when planting soybeans in late April or early May.