News

Risk of irrigation water on the road

Published on August 25, 2023
The risk associated with irrigation water on the road depends on the pressure and volume of water hitting the road and amount of traffic encountering it.
Grain bin and manure pit safety

Published on July 21, 2023
Providing Michigan farm families with grain bin and manure pit safety education helps prevent fatalities on their farms.
What if the Farm Bill PLC program had a declining price clause?

Published on July 14, 2023
A potential new option to increase support provided by the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program.
July weather results in peak water use for most field crops

Published on July 12, 2023
Be prepared if rain falls short.
MSU researchers receive $750K grant to study soil health amid changing rainfall patterns

Published on July 11, 2023
The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Thrips, aphids and mites: Piercing-sucking pests that thrive in dry weather

Published on July 5, 2023
Due to the warm, dry nature of this summer, concerns of insect problems are on the horizon for field crops.
June crop water needs

Published on June 15, 2023
If soils are depleted of moisture beneath the developing plants, irrigators need to supply enough water to help establishing roots grow down into natural soil moisture.
Drought resources for Michigan farmers

Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.
Scouting cutworms in Osceola County corn

Published on June 8, 2023
Cutworms were recently discovered in an Osceola County corn field.
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host research center field days this summer

Published on June 6, 2023
The public is invited to learn about research and programming that impact Michigan food and natural resources