Resources
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A Field Guide To Soil Sampling
Published on October 13, 2022
Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that. -
Providing Timely and Relevant Information for Field Crop Producers in Challenging Times
Published on October 11, 2022
Michigan State University Extension works to improve farm personnel well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, making agriculture one of the strongest industries within Michigan. -
Field Crops Team Point of Contact
Published on August 15, 2022
Point of contact for MSU Extension Field Crops educators across the state. -
Grain Label Claims
Published on July 15, 2022
Whole grains must include the entire grain seed - bran, germ, and endosperm. When whole grains are cracked, crushed, rolled, extruded, and/or cooked, they still contain naturally occurring nutrients found in the original intact grain. -
Michigan Wheat 101
Published on January 24, 2022
A Guide for Soft Winter Wheat Production in Michigan. -
Comparing Planting Technologies for Their Impact on Seed Placement and Yield in Small Grains
Published on November 8, 2021
Broadcast incorporation can speed up planting without a yield penalty, while transitioning to precision planting may improve yield in small grains. Presented by Patrick Copeland at ASA, CSSA, and SSSA International Annual Meetings, Salt Lake City, Utah -
2021 State Wheat Variety Trial
Published on August 1, 2021
Over 100 wheat varieties were tested for yeild and disease resistance, testing was performed in 8 locations in Michigan. -
Planting Wheat, Building High Yield Potential
Published on August 27, 2020
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly discussion for August 27, 2020, focuses on planting wheat and building high yield potential, presented by Dennis Pennington, MSU wheat specialist. -
2019 MSU Extension Field Crop Team - Providing Timely and Relevant Information in Challenging Times
Published on August 2, 2020
The MSU Extension Field Crops Team has a long history of providing evidence-based knowledge to address the needs of field crop producers across Michigan. -
Why Calibrate a Yield Monitor?
Published on September 5, 2019
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly topic for Spet. 5, 2019, focused calibrating yield monitors, presented by Dennis Pennington, MSU wheat systems specialist.