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Start gathering agronomy insights for 2024 at the Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update

Published on November 28, 2023
Join MSU Extension for the Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness on Dec. 19, 2023.
Farm resilience starts with a solid financial foundation

Published on November 3, 2023
How the MSU Extension Farm Business Management Team and their resources can help farms build resiliency.
What’s in your soil?

Published on September 1, 2023
Advanced soil testing methods improve farm management decisions. Five minutes of your time can make a difference!
A century of soil testing in Michigan

Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century.
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
MSU Extension hosts second annual Blueberry Research Field Day

Published on July 18, 2023
Join Michigan State University Extension for this blueberry-focused event on Sept. 6 in Fennville.
Dirt to Glass conference to host MSU CANR leadership for special session with Michigan grape and wine industry stakeholders

Published on June 19, 2023
Plan to attend the special meet and listen session with College of Agriculture and Natural Resources administrators and the grape and wine industry on Aug. 24 at the Dirt to Glass 2023 conference.
Drought resources for Michigan farmers

Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.
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.
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.
The Anatomy of a Soil Test Report

Published on March 9, 2023
A summary of how to understand a soil test report to help you best understand and analyze the results to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series to kick off new growing season March 30, 2023

Published on March 8, 2023
This free weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses focuses on a wide array of relevant field crop pest and crop management topics during the growing season.
Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference on March 6

Published on February 17, 2023
The Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference in Shipshewana, Indiana, will prepare farmers and irrigation professionals for the 2023 growing season.
In the Weeds podcast highlights key findings from Kellogg Biological Station research

Published on January 19, 2023
Agriculture is an intricate system of inputs and outputs. Come listen to the “In the Weeds” podcast as we explore the complexities.
Clearing up nutrient unknowns on In the Weeds podcast series

Published on January 19, 2023
“In the Weeds” podcast navigates the uncertain waters of the fertilizer markets with Kurt Steinke, MSU Extension soil fertility specialist.
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year

Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.
A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

Published on October 13, 2022
Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.
To apply or not to apply potassium fertilizer in 2022, that is the question

Published on April 7, 2022
Soybean producers can make important potash allocation decisions this spring by combining information contained in recent soil test reports and the new tri-state fertilizer recommendations.
Presenter Panel Discussion of the Week's Pest Topics

Attendees submitted questions to the expert panel of presenters from the week's fruit sessions. The panel spent the Friday hour answering attendee submitted questions based on the week's topics.
Key Wildlife Pests of Fruit and How to Promote and Protect Pollinators in Fruit Systems

Learn more about key wildlife pests to be on the lookout for as well as how you can promote and protect pollinators on your operation.