Organic Agriculture

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • New prairie strip partial budget tool

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

  • Strategies for Efficient Irrigation Water Management

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Younsuk Dong, MSU irrigation specialist and assistant professor, discussing strategies for efficient irrigation water management.

  • Helping Farm Families Transition their Farm Business to the Next Generation

    Published on June 11, 2024
    MSU Extension works to improve farm personal well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, leading to agriculture being one of the strongest industries within Michigan.

  • Budgeting for Prairie Strips

    Published on June 10, 2024
    This bulletin shows how to calculate where and how prairie strips can be a financial benefit to the farm operation.

  • Prairie Strip Partial Budget Tool

    Published on June 10, 2024
    This partial budget tool is an editable spreadsheet made to determine gains and losses from converting row crop areas to restored prairie.

  • Drop Hose Technology in Corn Production

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jason Deveau, application technology specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, discussing drop hose technology in corn production.

  • Small Potatoes, Big Impact: Michigan Farm to School Potato Processing Partnership Case Study

    Published on June 4, 2024
    Michigan State University Extension supported the development of a potato processing program at Montague Public Schools.

  • Wheat Fungicides

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Martin Chilvers, MSU field crops plant pathologist, discussing wheat fungicides.

  • Refine your cover crop management

    Published on May 28, 2024
    SARE resources to help you get started or enhance your cover crop management in favor of profit and pollinators.

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