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Improve your drone spraying skills at the Michigan Spray Drone Spring Fly-in Workshop

Published on March 6, 2024
This April event will be for any drone pilots interested in improving their spraying prowess.
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024

Published on February 29, 2024
The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season.
MSU Extension launches new homepage for DEMaND Series

Published on February 29, 2024
A collection of resources to help in Developing and Educating Managers and New Decision-makers (DEMaND) on the farm.
Soil Health for Beginners: Caring for Your Farm from the Ground Up

Soil health is a critical part of farming. If you are new to farming or new to the land, this is a perfect time to make a long-term plan. Discover approaches to learn about your soil and how to support better crop production.
An Introduction to Grazing Management

Be introduced to the difference between conventional continuous grazing and managed grazing systems. Learn how to assess pasture conditions and soil health. Plus, see where small changes can make big impacts.
Brainstorming farm goals… & how to make them happen!

Join this interactive workshop to brainstorm goals for your farm, evaluate those goals as SMART goals and/or HEART goals, and think through how to make your goals into a timeline, vision board or reminder to inspire you every day to follow your intention.
Online Hay Production 101 short course is back by popular demand in 2024

Published on February 13, 2024
Join our team of Michigan State University Extension specialists and educators online in February and March to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop.
Farm Policy & Risk Management Series - Field Crops Session

The Field Crops session explores crop insurance programs for corn, soybeans, and wheat growers. Participants reviewed the basics of crop insurance and learn differences between yield and revenue policies, ways each provides protection, and advantages offered by each.
MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series begins February 2024

Published on January 10, 2024
The Field Crops Webinar Series will again be offered February through March to help growers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the 2024 growing season.
The 2023 Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Report is available

Published on December 21, 2023
Soybean producers and agribusiness representatives can download the results from 12 different on-farm research projects conducted by MSU Extension and the Michigan Soybean Checkoff.
SARE video series highlights farmer-led sustainable agriculture projects

Published on December 21, 2023
Check out all 18 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Farming Matters videos.
MSU Extension announces statewide public listening sessions in November and December

Published on November 6, 2023
Staff, partners and members of the public alike are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas to help shape the future of Extension.
Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation

Published on November 3, 2023
How the MSU Extension Farm Business Management Team and their resources can help farms build resiliency.
Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits, and testing options for winter 2023 through spring 2024

Published on October 19, 2023
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam.
Reducing Soybean Harvest Losses

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