MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

Field Crops

• White Mold Management in Beans

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marty Chilvers, MSU field crops plant pathologist, discussing white mold management in beans.

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  Helping your farm manage drought concerns and pesticide costs

  Published on June 21, 2023
  MSU Extension adds new decision tool to help consider costs of pesticide strategies.

• Equipping and Operating Boom Sprayers in Soybeans

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Mike Staton, MSU Extension soybean educator, discussing equipping and operating boom sprayers to control insects and diseases on soybeans.

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  Drought resources for Michigan farmers

  Published on June 15, 2023
  A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.

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  Surviving the dry spell: MSU Extension's drought website provides vital resources

  Published on June 8, 2023
  Drought conditions are always troubling, but MSU Extension resources are available to help producers and landowners make the best management decisions for them.

• 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.

• Integrated Wildlife Damage Management on Michigan Farms

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features James DeDecker, director of the MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center, discussing integrated wildlife damage management on Michigan farms.

• Plant & Pest Diagnostics – Know Your Problems

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Hill, MSU weed science diagnostician, discussing the Plant & Pest Diagnostics lab and the services offered.

• Dry Bean Planting

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Scott Bales, MSU dry bean specialist, discussing dry bean planting.

• Soybeans and Nitrogen Applications

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kurt Steinke, MSU associate professor in soil fertility and nutrient management, discussing soybeans and nitrogen applications.

• Wheat Foliar Disease and Head Scab Management

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marty Chilvers, MSU field crops plant pathologist, discussing wheat foliar disease and head scab management.

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  MSU Extension releases new series on grain marketing

  Published on May 3, 2023
  The series provides a walk through on marketing fundamentals for beginning farmers.

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  Introduction to Grain Marketing Video Series

  An Introduction to Grain Marketing: Video Series will aid you in understanding the fundamental principles involved in grain marketing.

• Postemergence Weed Control Options

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Burns, MSU Extension weed specialist, on postemergence weed control options.

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  Making It In Michigan Conference and Trade Show returned to in-person format for 2023

  Published on April 21, 2023
  MSU Product Center hosted the 14th annual conference on April 20, 2023, at the Lansing Center.

• Corn and Soybean Planting Considerations

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Manni Singh, MSU cropping systems agronomist, on corn and soybean planting considerations for the 2023 season.

• Which Michigan pesticide applicator certification do I need?

  Published on April 13, 2023
  Michigan pesticide applicator license requirements are typically straightforward in most agricultural settings, but it can be confusing to know which license is required under certain unique scenarios.

• Alfalfa Planting Recommendations

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU assistant professor, on alfalfa planting recommendations.

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  New bulletin on renting farmland available from MSU Extension

  Published on April 6, 2023
  Bulletin E-3427 offers guidance on navigating the land renting process.

• Soil Fertility Considerations for Corn, Soybean, Wheat

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kurt Steinke, MSU associate professor, on soil fertility considerations for corn, soybean and wheat.