MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

Field Crops

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  Reducing Soybean Harvest Losses

  Published on September 28, 2023
  Learn about the causes of soybean harvest losses and practical recommendations for reducing harvest losses.

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  Phosphorus concentration fluctuates rapidly like a nutrient roller coaster

  Published on September 25, 2023
  Understanding the timing of phosphorus loss helps guide decisions aimed at reducing harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.

• 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.

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  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.

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  El USDA ofrece a los agricultores que tienen préstamos con la FSA la oportunidad de facilitar el apremio por la devolución del dinero

  Published on September 19, 2023
  La Asistencia de Flujo de Caja puede ayudarlo a ajustar el calendario de pagos.

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  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.

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  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.

• 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.

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  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.

• 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.

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  Falling numbers in wheat: What causes it and why am I getting docked?

  Published on August 23, 2023
  How are falling numbers determined and why is wheat discounted if they are too low?

• 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.

• Drones for Spraying Pesticides

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erdal Ozkan, professor in the Department of Food, Agriculture and Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University, discussing drones for spraying pesticides.

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  Making the most of low hay yields

  Published on August 7, 2023
  In need of more hay? Protect what you have first.

• Identifying and Correcting Drainage Underperformance Issues

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Ehsan Ghane, MSU Extension drainage specialist discusses drainage underperformance.

• Insect Issues for End of July 2023

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Chris DiFonzo, MSU entomologist, discussing insect issues for the end of July. This is an addendum to the July 27, 2023, Field Crops Virtual Breakfast.

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  Helping Farm Families Transition Their Farm Business to the Next Generation

  Published on July 27, 2023
  Michigan State University Extension works to improve farm personnel well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, leading to agriculture being one of the strongest industries within Michigan.

• Precision Agriculture Reveals Profits and Losses at High Resolution

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Rich Price, research assistant in the Basso Digital Agriculture Lab, discussing precision agriculture and the profits and losses.