Resources

Tar Spot – A New Disease of Concern in Irrigated Corn

Published on January 30, 2019
This presentation explains tar spot disease in irrigated corn, its spread, impact on yields, and control using fungicides and hybrid selection, with trial results from Michigan.
Understanding the Farm's Financial Health: Basic Components to a Successful Business

Published on November 28, 2018
Understanding your farm’s financial health is the key to successfully meeting your farm goals. Michigan State University (MSU) Extension farm management educators want to help you understand this key concept.
ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY - Network analysis as a tool for quantifying the dynamics of metacoupled systems: an example using global soybean trade

Published on October 14, 2018
Network analysis is a powerful and flexible tool that has been used to quantify social, economic, and ecological systems. We evaluate the utility of network analysis for quantifying metacoupled systems by assessing global soybean trade among 217 countries.
Field Crop Production: Impacting Field Crop and Forage Production Systems

Published on August 9, 2018
Michigan is unique in its diversity of fresh water resources, climate zones and soil textures.
Consumer Horticulture: Gardening in Michigan

Published on August 9, 2018
The actions of home gardeners positively or negatively impact important aspects of a sustainable future such as water quality, food security, healthy soils and pollinator protection.
Which organisms benefit from biochar: microbes, weeds, or conifer seedlings?

Published on July 29, 2018
Biochars show promise as soil amendments because they can help improve crop yields by increasing soil moisture content and nutrient retention, but some studies have shown that decreases in plant growth can also occur.
PNAS -- Importing food damages domestic environment: Evidence from global soybean trade

Published on May 9, 2018
Our study shows that international food trade can also lead to environmental pollution in importing countries.
Keeping Food Safe Before and After a Flood

Published on February 23, 2018
When a natural disaster such as a flood strikes a community, the risk of getting a foodborne illness increases. Take the proper precautions before and after a flood to ensure the safety of your food.
Irrigation Energy Options and Considerations

Published on February 1, 2018
This presentation compares energy sources for irrigation systems including electricity diesel propane and natural gas. It outlines costs system setups power conversions and long-term economic impacts to help producers select efficient power options.
Apple Cultivars for Production of Hard Cider in Michigan

Published on December 15, 2017
This bulletin reviews existing information on cider apple cultivars evaluated for production in Michigan and provides additional trait information for other potential cider apple cultivars.