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Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on July 31, 2024
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.
Herramientas de programación de riego

Published on July 31, 2024
La programación de riego proporciona información acerca del momento y la cantidad de agua necesaria para satisfacer las necesidades del cultivo.
Finding financial success in uncertain times

Published on July 29, 2024
Revised online course available from MSU Extension
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.
White Mold in Soybeans and Tar Spot in Corn

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marty Chilvers, MSU Extension Field Crops Pathologist, discussing White Mold in Soybeans and Tar Spot in Corn.
Help! My alfalfa field may be slowly starving!

Published on July 11, 2024
Because potassium top dressing for alfalfa was less than recommended for many during times of high fertilizer prices in previous years, return on investment may be positive for potassium on alfalfa fields.
Wild Weather for Hay

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU Extension forage specialist, discussing wild weather for making hay.
Preventing Death and Injury Through Grain Bin Safety and Rescue Training for Farmers and First Responders

Published on July 9, 2024
The agriculture industry is one of the most hazardous industries. Farm operators and workers have a high rate of work-related fatalities.
Adjusting marketing strategies with old crop grain still on-farm

Published on July 8, 2024
Strategies to help you proactively market grain from two growing seasons.
The Comeback of the European Corn Borer?

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jocelyn Smith, assistant professor in field crop entomology at the University of Guelph in Ridgetown, Ontario, discussing the comeback of European corn borer.
Identifying soybean reproductive growth stages

Published on June 20, 2024
Key management decisions are made during the reproductive growth stages in soybean, so being able to identify each stage is critical.
Cercospora Management in Sugarbeets

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jaime Willbur, MSU plant pathologist for sugarbeets and potatoes, discussing Cercospora management in sugarbeets.
New prairie strip partial budget tool

Published on June 18, 2024
What does it cost to convert cropland to prairie strips?
Assessing soybean stands

Published on June 13, 2024
Being able to compare seeding rate against emerged plant populations helps with a number of management decisions including whether a replant is necessary.
Strategies for Efficient Irrigation Water Management

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Younsuk Dong, MSU irrigation specialist and assistant professor, discussing strategies for efficient irrigation water management.
Helping Farm Families Transition their Farm Business to the Next Generation

Published on June 11, 2024
MSU Extension works to improve farm personal well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, leading to agriculture being one of the strongest industries within Michigan.
Prairie Strip Partial Budget Tool

Published on June 10, 2024
This partial budget tool is an editable spreadsheet made to determine gains and losses from converting row crop areas to restored prairie.
Budgeting for Prairie Strips

Published on June 10, 2024
This bulletin shows how to calculate where and how prairie strips can be a financial benefit to the farm operation.
Drop Hose Technology in Corn Production

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jason Deveau, application technology specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, discussing drop hose technology in corn production.
Small Potatoes, Big Impact: Michigan Farm to School Potato Processing Partnership Case Study

Published on June 4, 2024
Michigan State University Extension supported the development of a potato processing program at Montague Public Schools.