MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

Organic Agriculture

• 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.

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  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.

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  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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  Exploring Organic Webinar Series resources and recordings available

  Published on May 23, 2024
  Learn from diverse farmers across Michigan about their experiences with organic certification.

• Dry Bean Planting Considerations

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

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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.

• 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.

• Is Organic Right for My Farm?

  Learn from a panel of farmers who are currently certified organic, or have been in the past, about their decisions to certify.

• Organic Recordkeeping

  Learn from Joannée DeBruhl about key components of organic recordkeeping and how to be prepared for an organic inspection. Example recordkeeping systems and templates will be shared with participants.

• 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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  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.

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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.

• 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.