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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.
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.
Join the Northern Michigan Small Farms Conference on-farm on August 14

Published on August 1, 2023
Five farms will co-host the event with farm tours, workshops and community connections.
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.
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.
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.
Tar Spot Management

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marty Chilvers, MSU field crops pathologist, discussing tar spot management.
Cover Crops After Wheat

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Brook Wilke, MSU associate director for science and agronomy at KBS LTAR, discussing cover crops after wheat.
Dealing with drought-stressed forages

Published on July 6, 2023
Do you have a plan for your drought-stressed forage fields?
Strategies for Efficient Irrigation Water use

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Younsuk Dong, MSU irrigation specialist, discussing strategies for efficient irrigation water use.
Recordkeeping for women in agriculture seminar series in the Thumb

Published on July 5, 2023
Learn about maximizing your farm’s recordkeeping at a meeting designed for women with children’s activities provided.
Cercospora Leaf Spot Management in Sugarbeets

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jaime Willbur, MSU potato and sugarbeet pathology specialist, discussing Cercospora leaf spot management in sugarbeets.
Revising your grain marketing strategies during a drought

Published on June 27, 2023
Have you reviewed your market strategies and are they keeping up with changes in the market environment?
Pricing standing forage

Published on June 27, 2023
How to determine forage prices - finding a starting point for short-term sales.
Dean Baas recognized as an NCR-SARE Hero

Published on June 26, 2023
North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE) celebrates Michigan cover crop advocate.
White Mold Management in Beans

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marty Chilvers, MSU field crops plant pathologist, discussing white mold management in beans.
Helping your farm manage drought concerns and pesticide costs

Published on June 21, 2023
MSU Extension adds new decision tool to help consider costs of pesticide strategies.
Drought resources for Michigan farmers

Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.
Equipping and Operating Boom Sprayers in Soybeans

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Mike Staton, MSU Extension soybean educator, discussing equipping and operating boom sprayers to control insects and diseases on soybeans.