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Help shape the future of livestock water management—Take the MSU Extension survey

Published on May 16, 2025
Your input can help shape practical solutions for more efficient water use in animal agriculture.
Postemergence Weed Control Options

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Burns, MSU field crops weed scientist, discussing postemergence weed control options.
Impact of heat stress on wheat yields to be discussed on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on May 15, 2025
Dennis Pennington will talk through the dangers of high temperatures for wheat at flowering during the May 22 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 15, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 8, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Disease Management in Wheat and Small Grains

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Martin Chilvers, MSU field crops plant pathologist, discussing disease management in wheat and small grains.
Weeds outcompete cash crop in surprising victory!

Published on May 8, 2025
Avoid this situation by tuning in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series with MSU weed specialist Erin Burns on May 15.
What is evapotranspiration and why is it important in irrigation?

Published on May 7, 2025
Evapotranspiration (ET) isn’t just a scientific term, it’s the foundation of efficient irrigation. Understanding and applying ET helps maximize yields while improving water productivity.
North Central SARE offering sustainable agriculture research grants to graduate students

Published on May 6, 2025
Applications for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Graduate student grants are due May 29.
Models for raising pigs for pork highlighted in newest MSU Extension bulletin

Published on May 6, 2025
New resource available from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series.
When is the best time to sell grain?

Published on May 2, 2025
Market trend data may hold the key to maximizing sales.
Optimizing Forage Quality in Hay & Haylage

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU forages and cover crops specialist, discussing optimizing forage quality in hay and haylage.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 1, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients

Published on May 1, 2025
Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025.
When is the Best Time to Sell Grain?

Published on April 30, 2025
Market trend data may hold the key to maximizing sales.
Herbicide Resistance – Waterhemp Focus

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Hill, MSU weed science diagnostician, discussing herbicide resistance with a focus on waterhemp.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 24, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Optimizing your forage quality is the topic for the May 1 Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on April 23, 2025
The balancing act between forage yield and quality will challenge even the best forage producers. Join and learn some practical strategies to help increase profitability and efficiency in forage production.
Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

Published on April 23, 2025
Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!
Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission potato seed spacing and depth research

Published on April 17, 2025
MSU Extension, in partnership with the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, conducts potato seed spacing and depth research with published factsheets highlighting year one research.