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The 2024 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series wraps up with fall weed control

Published on September 12, 2024
Join the last of the 2024 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on Sept. 19 to hear from Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weed specialist.
Grain Marketing

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Molly Sears, MSU assistant professor of resource economics, discussing grain marketing outlook.
Grants for farm research and outreach as well as building partnerships

Published on September 10, 2024
SARE grants available to foster cooperation between agriculture professionals and small groups of farmers and ranchers.
Produce safety cleaning and sanitizing workshop hosted in Holt, November 18

Published on September 6, 2024
The FSMA Produce Safety Rule requires growers to inspect, maintain, clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces of equipment and tools, but what does this mean? Join experts for this workshop focused on on-farm cleaning and sanitization best practices.
Maximizing Drainage Systems Efficacy

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Ehsan Ghane, MSU Extension drainage specialist, discussing maximizing drainage systems efficacy.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 3, 2024
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
Grain marketing outlook featured on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series, September 12

Published on August 30, 2024
What are the key factors influencing your crop prices?
Maximizing Wheat Yields in 2025

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Dennis Pennington, MSU wheat management specialist, discussing maximizing your wheat yields in 2025.
Maximizing drainage efficiency for field crops producers

Published on August 28, 2024
Producers considering a change for field drainage due to under-performance are encouraged to attend the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on Sept. 5.
Wheat wisdom to improve planting success on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on August 22, 2024
Dennis Pennington will be going through the wheat planting checklist for farmers looking to optimize their wheat yield during the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series, Aug. 29.
MSU Extension DEMaND Series wins national award

Published on August 22, 2024
The DEMaND program was named National Winner of Search for Excellence by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents.
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.
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.
Nematodes in field crops topic for upcoming Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on August 5, 2024
Join MSU Extension on Aug. 15 for the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series where Marisol Quintanilla will discuss her latest research on nematodes in field crops.
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.
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.
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.
Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on July 31, 2024
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.
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.