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Alfalfa Planting Recommendations

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU assistant professor, on alfalfa planting recommendations.
Which Michigan pesticide applicator certification do I need?

Published on April 13, 2023
Michigan pesticide applicator license requirements are typically straightforward in most agricultural settings, but it can be confusing to know which license is required under certain unique scenarios.
New bulletin on renting farmland available from MSU Extension

Published on April 6, 2023
Bulletin E-3427 offers guidance on navigating the land renting process.
Soil Fertility Considerations for Corn, Soybean, Wheat

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kurt Steinke, MSU associate professor, on soil fertility considerations for corn, soybean and wheat.
Early Season Weed Control

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU weed scientist, on early season weed control.
Field Crops Webinar: Weed Management and Herbicide Efficacy in Variable Weather

Erin Burns from MSU and Christopher Landau from the USDA- ARS discuss weed management and herbicide efficacy in variable weather.
Field Crops Webinar: Opportunities and Challenges of Disease Management

Plant Pathologists Marty Chilvers from MSU and Albert Tenuta from OMAFRA discuss the opportunities and challenges of disease management in field crops.
How insects survive cold: The potential effect of a mild winter

Published on March 14, 2023
Large insect populations are possible this year, but many factors determine overwintering survival and success.
Field Crops Webinar: Integrated Wildlife Management in Michigan Field Crops

Join James DeDecker, MSU Director of Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center, Amberly Hauger, USDA Wildlife Biologist, and Colter Lubben, Michigan DNR Wildlife Technician to discuss how you can minimize wildlife’s effects on your farm.
The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report

Published on March 9, 2023
A summary of how to understand a soil test report to help you best understand and analyze the results to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions.
Field Crops Webinar: Buying and Renting Agricultural Land

A discussion of recent trends in land and rental markets. The webinar will provide data from the USDA, the Federal Reserve Banks, and the Michigan Land Values Survey to give an accurate assessment of current market factors affecting this trend. Gammans and Zhang discuss how investor demand and non-agricultural uses, such as energy production or recreation, affect land values. They also explore land rents and how various factors may affect current and future rental rates for different types of agricultural land.
Mentors matter for new farmers

Published on February 28, 2023
Michigan Sustainable Farm Mentors program connects 42 beginning and aspiring farmers with experienced farmers.
Field Crops Webinar: Increasing Profits Through On-Farm Research

David Bullock from the University of Illinois and Elizabeth Hawkins from The Ohio State University discuss “Increasing Profits through On-farm Research.” On-farm research is a great way to improve the profitability of a farm operation. Many farmers are already making comparisons to aid in decision making. Hawkins discusses how to get started with on-farm research and best practices for getting the most out of your data. She also shares some opportunities for getting involved and resources for learning about research other farmers are conducting.
Field Crops Webinar Series session focuses on increasing profits through on-farm research

Published on February 22, 2023
Learn how to set up on-farm experiments to get useful data and how to work with the data during the Field Crops Webinar Series on Feb. 27.
Field Crops Webinar: Agronomic Considerations for the 2023 Growing Season

Manni Singh and Laura Lindsey discuss agronomic considerations for managing the 2023 growing season for major commodities grown in Michigan including soybean and corn. The past few growing seasons have brought many weather-related challenges as well as opportunities to corn and soybean growers in Michigan and across the region. This presentation will focus on management strategies that can lead to increased yield and reduced input costs while also minimizing production risks, ultimately resulting in improved farm profitability.
Field Crops Webinar: Soil Health

Cates and Hatlewick will talk about how biology works to build soil structure, highlight how tillage can destroy it all, and describe a few creative ways to reduce or eliminate tillage from producers in SW MN.
Field Crops Webinar: Crop Fertility

Soil fertility specialists Kurt Steinke from MSU and Jim Camberato from Purdue discuss P and K strategies considering expensive fertilizer, where sulfer fertilizer might be needed and how much, and the performance of selected biological products.
New video series shares tips for farmers selling to local restaurants, retailers and institutions

Published on January 24, 2023
Hear insights from 14 farmers, food entrepreneurs and marketing experts.
In the Weeds podcast highlights key findings from Kellogg Biological Station research

Published on January 19, 2023
Agriculture is an intricate system of inputs and outputs. Come listen to the “In the Weeds” podcast as we explore the complexities.
Clearing up nutrient unknowns on In the Weeds podcast series

Published on January 19, 2023
“In the Weeds” podcast navigates the uncertain waters of the fertilizer markets with Kurt Steinke, MSU Extension soil fertility specialist.