MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

Field Crops

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  Family Farms Conference workshop recordings highlight sustainable agriculture

  Published on May 17, 2024
  Videos include farmer SARE grant projects, farmer wellness, farm to school, agritourism, small-scale livestock and more.

• Postemergence Weed Control Options

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Burns, MSU weed scientist and assistant professor, discussing postemergence weed control options.

• Managing Corn and Nitrogen After Waterlogging

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Alex Lindsey, assistant professor at The Ohio State University, discussing managing corn and nitrogen (N) after waterlogging.

• Crop Growth Staging

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Manni Singh, MSU cropping systems agronomist, discussing crop growth staging.

• Farmer run over while attempting to remount a tractor

  A farmer died after being caught in the front tires of a tractor while trying to remount the tractor which had shifted into gear during a repair. Recommendations to prevent similar events.

• Conservation Practices for Soil Health

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Abby Smith, U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service state agronomist for Michigan, discussing conservation practices for soil health.

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  AGR makes record contribution to AgrAbility

  Published on April 23, 2024
  MSU's Alpha Gamma Rho Tau Chapter's record-breaking $34,000 donation to Michigan AgrAbility represented the proceeds of their annual Beef Preview Show, marking the fraternity's continued commitment to supporting farmers with disabilities.

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  MSU releases new grain marketing decision tool

  Published on April 23, 2024
  Designed for both first time and seasoned marketers, the MSU Grain Marketing Evaluation Tool uses current information to help analyze market conditions.

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  MSU Grain Marketing Evaluation Tool

  Published on April 22, 2024
  Designed for both first time and seasoned marketers, the MSU Grain Marketing Evaluation Tool uses current information to help analyze market conditions.

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  What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?

  Published on April 18, 2024
  Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees.

• Optimizing Planting Decisions for 2024

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Manni Singh, MSU cropping systems agronomy specialist, discussing optimizing planting decisions for 2024.

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  MSU Extension’s free produce safety texting service expands to serve North Central region

  Published on April 17, 2024
  The free produce safety texting service, which provides farm workers and their employers with one weekly produce safety text, will now be available to many more growers and their employees.

• Soil Fertility for 2024

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kurt Steinke, MSU soil fertility and nutrient management specialist, discussing soil fertility recommendations for 2024.

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  Dig into sustainable farm innovations with a search tool and map of SARE grant projects

  Published on April 9, 2024
  Find hundreds of SARE grants funded in Michigan and thousands nationally.

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  Stacked practices: The key to phosphorus loss reduction

  Published on April 5, 2024
  Soil health alone will not achieve our water quality goal. Nutrient management is a good start, but it's best when combined with water management to achieve our water quality goal.

• Wheat Insights for 2024

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Dennis Pennington, MSU wheat systems specialist, discussing wheat insights for 2024.

• Repairing Damaged Fields

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Ian McDonald, crop innovations specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, discussing soil compaction and wet harvest recovery.

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  Educational session recordings for Beginning Farmers now available from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With

  Published on March 26, 2024
  Did you miss the live session? Recordings are now available to view!

• Field Crops Webinar: Weed control in Field Crops and Forages

  Dr. Kim Cassida and Dr. Erin Burns discuss weed control challenges in field crops and forages.

• Early Season Weed Control

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weed specialist, discussing early season weed control.