Resources

Irrigation Inspection and Repair

Published on April 21, 2017
This resource outlines pre-season inspection and repair tasks for irrigation systems including electrical checks, pump service, pressure testing, and uniformity evaluations to ensure reliable and efficient operation throughout the growing season.
Getting started with crop nutrient management webinar

Published on April 4, 2017
Getting started with crop nutrient management.
An introduction to blueberries webinar

Published on March 29, 2017
Getting started with blueberries.
Biosecurity Tips for Poultry Owners

Published on March 10, 2017
Protect your flock with these biosecurity measures.
High-Yielding Irrigated Soybean Production - North Central USA Soybean Benchmarking Project

Published on February 6, 2017
This presentation details a multi-state soybean benchmarking project using grower data to identify practices that close yield gaps and improve input efficiency in irrigated systems.
Agronomic Practices for Irrigated Corn Production

Published on January 30, 2017
This presentation outlines agronomic strategies for irrigated corn, stressing resilience to weather, precision ag tools, and managing limiting factors like compaction and drainage.
Irrigation Scheduling: Why and How

Published on January 3, 2017
This presentation explains why and how to schedule irrigation, using soil water balance, crop evapotranspiration, and system capacity to improve water efficiency, avoid nutrient loss, and maintain crop health and yield.
Field Crop Production: Cultivating Sustainable Field Crop and Forage Systems

Published on December 22, 2016
Michigan is unique in its diversity of fresh water resources, climate zones and soil textures.
Agribusiness Management

Published on December 22, 2016
Helping Farm Business Owners Become Better Operators
Ornamental Horticulture: Increasing Profitability and Sustainability of Michigan’s Ornamental Plant Industry

Published on December 22, 2016
Climate, soils and a centralized location to markets make Michigan a national leader in producing greenhouse-grown plant material, landscape nursery stock and Christmas trees.