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Harvest considerations for overly dry soybeans

Published on September 19, 2024
Should producers harvest overly dry soybeans or wait for rain to increase moisture levels?
Late Season Weed Control

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weed specialist, discussing late season weed control.
Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November.
Getting a start on weed control in the fall

Published on September 18, 2024
Fall is a good time to manage problem weeds.
Apply now for SARE Farmer Rancher and Youth Educator Grants

Published on September 17, 2024
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education funds farmer-led innovations and connecting youth with the land.
Grain Marketing

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Molly Sears, MSU assistant professor of resource economics, discussing grain marketing outlook.
Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.
Maximizing Drainage Systems Efficacy

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Ehsan Ghane, MSU Extension drainage specialist, discussing maximizing drainage systems efficacy.
Storing manure on a small farm

Published on September 4, 2024
The capability to store manure reduces or eliminates the need to spread manure daily. Manure storage facilities allow small farms to store the manure until it can be removed and utilized later.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
Maximizing Wheat Yields in 2025

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Dennis Pennington, MSU wheat management specialist, discussing maximizing your wheat yields in 2025.
USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

Published on August 23, 2024
Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services
Pricing standing corn silage

Published on August 23, 2024
How to find a starting point for negotiations between buyer and seller.
MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award

Published on August 22, 2024
The DEMaND program was named National Winner of Search for Excellence by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
What is the health of my soil? Free soil health testing offered fall 2024

Published on August 22, 2024
Field crop farmers can get two fields tested for soil health with a Michigan State University grant.
Lime - one of the most important soil nutrients

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Dr. Kurt Steinke, MSU professor and Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, discussing how lime works in soil.
Field Crops Nematode Update

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marisol Quintanilla, MSU assistant professor and Extension nematologist, discussing field crop nematodes including soybean cyst nematodes and sugar beet cyst nematodes.
Working with Agricultural Stakeholders to Understand and Address Labor Challenges

Published on August 13, 2024
This resource provides agricultural stakeholders with the tools to address labor challenges.
Pesticide use and seed selection highlighted in newest MSU Extension bulletins

Published on August 12, 2024
New resources available from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series.
Bulletin E-3429 Introduction to Pesticide Use and Planning

Published on August 8, 2024
This publication explores the process of using chemical pest suppression (e.g., pesticides), including understanding their costs and impacts on farm revenue, and is intended to help you develop a pesticide plan for your farm.