• Innovative forage systems

    Published on December 21, 2020
    In the Weeds Series 5 Episode 2: MSU Extension educators Monica Jean and Paul Gross sits down with Erins Burns and Kim Cassida, Weed Scientist and Forage Specialist at MSU, to discuss how changing up your forage rotation can help with management issues like manure application oppertunities.

  • Is Farming Stressing you out?!?

    Published on November 26, 2019
    Series 1 Episode 2: MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, Monica Jean sits down with Abe Pasch, Dairy Farmer and Isabella County Farm Bureau President and Paul Gross, MSUE Educator, to discuss the stresses of farming.

  • MSU Soil Testing Update

    Published on May 15, 2023
    Join Michigan State University Extension educators to learn what’s new in the soil testing process from Michigan State University (MSU).

  • Hay Production 101

    This course is designed for participants to build a foundation of knowledge about growing hay. We will cover a variety of topics aimed at the unique challenges of growing hay in Michigan and the Great Lakes Region.

  • Alfalfa Planting Recommendations

    Published on April 13, 2023

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU assistant professor, on alfalfa planting recommendations.

  • Postemergence Weed Control Options

    Published on April 27, 2023

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Burns, MSU Extension weed specialist, on postemergence weed control options.

  • Hot Topics Q&A with Specialists

    Published on August 17, 2023

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series Hot Topics Q&A session allows attendees to ask questions with our specialists in a more open format.

  • Integrated Wildlife Damage Management on Michigan Farms

    Published on June 1, 2023

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features James DeDecker, director of the MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center, discussing integrated wildlife damage management on Michigan farms.

  • Disease Management Update

    Published on March 29, 2016

    MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series 2016 Session 2, 2/29/16 Title: Disease Management Update Presenter: Dr. Martin Chilvers

  • Soil Fertility for Forage Production

    Published on March 20, 2017

    MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series 2017 Session 6, 3/20/17 Title: Soil Fertility for Forage Production, Presenter: Dr. Kim Cassida

  • Herbicide Resistance? Now is the Time to Check!

    Published on September 15, 2022

    MSU Extension Weed Scientist Erin Hill presents on herbicide resistance on the September 15, 2022, MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast.

  • Fall Weed Management

    Published on September 22, 2022

    MSU Extension Weed Specialist Christy Sprague discusses fall weed management during the September 22, 2022, MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast.

  • Nutrient Management Research in Field Crops

    Published on March 14, 2016

    MSU Extension Field Crop Webinar Series "Nutrient Management Research in Field Crops" Presenter: Dr. Kurt Steinke Date: March 14, 2016

  • Drainage Management for Nutrient Retention

    Published on February 18, 2019

    This webinar features Dr. Ehsan Ghane addressing issues related to drainage of crop fields and nutrient management. When excess phosphorus from farmland reaches downstream water bodies, it causes eutrophication and harmful algal blooms like the ones in Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay. Much of this phosphorus is soluble and readily available for algae growth. Most of this phosphorus is transported by subsurface drains. In this presentation, two drainage conservation practices including controlled drainage and saturated buffers will be discussed.

  • Hot Topics Q&A with Specialists

    Published on June 8, 2023

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series Hot Topics Q&A session allows attendees to ask questions with our specialists in a more open format.

  • Forage Management & Supply in a Drought

    Published on June 17, 2021

    The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 17, 2021, focuses on forage management and supply in a drought, presented by Kim Cassida, MSU forage specialist.

  • Early Season Weed Control

    Published on March 30, 2023

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU weed scientist, on early season weed control.

  • Fall Weed Control Options

    Published on September 21, 2023

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU weed scientist, discussing fall weed control options.

  • Herbicide Efficacy Under Weather Stress

    Published on March 3, 2019

    Dr. Erin Burns discusses how weather stress can affect herbicide activity and how to design a program to improve your weed management by planning to buffer weather impacts. Future climate scenarios for the Great Lakes Region predict increasing temperatures and more precipitation in heavy rainfall events, leaving more days during the growing season that have little or no precipitation, polarizing the wet and dry periods. Herbicide efficacy and potential crop damage are highly influenced by weather conditions. For example, herbicides are less effective when weeds are drought-stressed and herbicide movement into the soil is less, reducing weed control. This webinar will focus on herbicide efficacy under various weather stressors (cold, hot, wet, dry conditions) and how to design robust weed management programs to buffer weather impacts and achieve consistent weed control and crop safety.

  • Designing cropping systems for healthier soils, improved biodiversity, and more profit

    Published on February 28, 2023

    Learn how designing and evaluating cropping systems and practices can lead to improved production and profit while also generating positive environmental and sustainability outcomes.