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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.
Field Crops Webinar: What Can Beneficial Nematodes Tell Us About Soil Health?

Dr. Christine Sprunger and MSU Doctoral Researcher Tvisha Martin, discuss beneficial nematodes and how this organism is involved with soil and agricultural production.
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.
Field Crops Webinar: Linking Drainage, Soil Health, Cover Crops, and Water Quality

Dr. Ehsan Ghane, MSU Biosystems and Agriculture Engineer Associate Professor and Monica Jean, Field Crops Educator, discuss how soil health and water management practices are connected.
Field Crops Webinar: Corn Fertility and Management Considerations for 2024 Production

Dr. Kurt Steinke Associate Professor at MSU and Dr. Dan Quinn, Assistant Professor at Purdue University discuss corn fertility considerations including N, P, and K usage, Sulfur, as well as weather and other agronomic conditions that influence production.
Field Crops Webinar: Integrated Wildlife Damage in Michigan Field Crops: Repellant and Palatability Trial Results

James DeDecker, MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center director, and Monica Jean, MSU Extension field crops educator, discuss Repellant and Palatability trial results.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monitoring Nematode Resistance in Soybeans

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marisol Quintanilla, MSU nematologist, discussing monitoring nematode resistance in soybeans.
Corn growth and maturity response to variable weather conditions

Published on September 12, 2023
Uneven emergence and early season drought can prolong corn vegetative phase, delay maturity, and might impact grain yield and in-field moisture drydown.