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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.
Does your insurance cover storm damage to irrigation systems?

Published on June 3, 2024
Is your farm covered if irrigation systems fail or can’t be timely replaced?
But can it be profitable? An initial economic summary of an aspirational cropping system

Published on May 31, 2024
Opening the financial books on the first two years of the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research.
Wheat Fungicides

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Martin Chilvers, MSU field crops plant pathologist, discussing wheat fungicides.
Refine your cover crop management

Published on May 28, 2024
SARE resources to help you get started or enhance your cover crop management in favor of profit and pollinators.
Dry Bean Planting Considerations

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Scott Bales, MSU dry bean specialist, discussing dry bean planting considerations.
Exploring Organic Webinar Series resources and recordings available

Published on May 23, 2024
Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification.
Family Farms Conference workshop recordings highlight sustainable agriculture

Published on May 17, 2024
Videos include farmer SARE grant projects, farmer wellness, farm to school, agritourism, small-scale livestock and more.
Postemergence Weed Control Options

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Burns, MSU weed scientist and assistant professor, discussing postemergence weed control options.
Managing Corn and Nitrogen After Waterlogging

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Alex Lindsey, assistant professor at The Ohio State University, discussing managing corn and nitrogen (N) after waterlogging.
Crop Growth Staging

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Manni Singh, MSU cropping systems agronomist, discussing crop growth staging.
Price checking your grain market strategies

Published on May 2, 2024
Have you reviewed your market strategies and are they keeping up with changes in the market environment?