MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

Field Crops

• 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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

• Tips to Improve Your Grain-ee Field Photos

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Hill, weed science diagnostician at the MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics Lab, discussing tips for improving your grainy field photos.

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  Grants for farmers – Part 1: Grant listings

  Published on August 1, 2024
  Listings of grants available to farmers from the USDA, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and others.

• Cover Crops After Wheat

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Brook Wilke, associate director at the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research site, discussing cover crops after wheat.

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  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.

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  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.

• 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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  New prairie strip partial budget tool

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