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Fall Weed Control Options

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU weed scientist, discussing fall weed control options.
USDA offers farms with FSA loans an opportunity to ease repayment distress

Published on September 19, 2023
Cash Flow-Based Assistance can help reset the clock on loan payments.
Reducing soybean harvest losses

Published on September 19, 2023
Learn about the causes of soybean harvest losses and practical recommendations for reducing harvest losses.
Apply now for four SARE grant programs to fund farmers, educators and researchers

Published on September 15, 2023
Farmer Rancher, Partnership, Research and Education and Youth Educator grants are now open.
Congratulations to 17 SARE grant awardees in 2023

Published on September 15, 2023
$1.3 million in new grant funds support Michigan sustainable agriculture researchers, farmers and educators.
Monitoring Nematode Resistance in Soybeans

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marisol Quintanilla, MSU nematologist, discussing monitoring nematode resistance in soybeans.
MSU launches the Farm Policy and Risk Management Series

Published on September 13, 2023
A new webinar program from Michigan State University Extension.
Corn growth and maturity response to variable weather conditions

Published on September 12, 2023
Uneven emergence and early season drought can prolong corn vegetative phase, delay maturity, and might impact grain yield and in-field moisture drydown.
Marketing Your Grain Crops

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jonathan LaPorte, MSU Extension farm business management educator, discussing marketing your grain crops.
What’s in your soil?

Published on September 1, 2023
Advanced soil testing methods improve farm management decisions. Five minutes of your time can make a difference!
Upcoming MSU Extension field day offered in Monroe County

Published on September 1, 2023
Enhance your knowledge of conservation agricultural practices with this exciting educational opportunity on September 13.
A century of soil testing in Michigan

Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century.
Setting the Stage for Record Breaking Wheat Yields

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Dennis Pennington, MSU wheat systems specialist, discussing setting the stage for record breaking wheat yields.
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties

Published on August 29, 2023
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data.
USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

Published on August 28, 2023
Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services
Why test soil in the fall?

Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.
Timing the Last Irrigation Application

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Younsuk Dong, state irrigation specialist in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at MSU, discussing timing the last irrigation application.
Hot Topics Q&A with Specialists

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series Hot Topics Q&A session allows attendees to ask questions with our specialists in a more open format.
Best practices for buying farm inputs

Published on August 16, 2023
Lower your risk while maximizing your cash.