Delayed Planting and Harvest Decision Articles

Lessons learned from the 2019 season part 2

Published on February 13, 2020
This article will focus on the cost of production.
Lessons learned from the 2019 season part 3

Published on February 13, 2020
This article will focus on the break-evens and how to predict for future references.
Lessons learned from the 2019 season part 1

Published on February 13, 2020
This article will focus on the importance of farm's financial status. Understanding the process of determining how well your farm is doing.
Muddy fields and rush to finish field work may move soybean cyst nematodes

Published on February 4, 2020
A half-cup of mud may contain thousands of soybean cyst nematodes, each ready to start eating at your soybean profits.
Pressure on the farm

Published on February 1, 2020
Commodity prices are low, the weather is harsh, and farmers are being pushed to the brink. MSU Extension is helping them cope with the unforgiving grip of stress and mental health issues.
Field Crops Webinar Series: Lessons learned from late and prevented planting in 2019

Published on January 21, 2020
The first webinar will help growers and agribusiness professionals better prepare for and manage against the risks brought on in years like 2019.
Field crop production highlighted at Ag Action Day

Published on January 20, 2020
What if spring 2020 looks like 2019? Ag Action Day on Jan. 31, 2020, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, will explore ways to manage for increasingly wet periods of weather.
Don’t make the wrong PLC/ARC decision for your farm – 2018 Farm Bill ramifications vary greatly from the past

Published on January 8, 2020
Attending a 2018 Farm Bill meeting will help farmers choose the best program for their farm’s unique situation.
Feed sampling will help with beef cow energy and protein supplementation

Published on December 19, 2019
Feed sampling and analysis can pay huge dividends.
2019 Crop Insurance and FSA Reminders – Farmers should act soon

Published on December 5, 2019
Crop producers need to contact their crop insurance and FSA offices soon to ensure they are signed up for several programs.