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Improve your drone spraying skills at the Michigan Spray Drone Spring Fly-in Workshop
Published on March 6, 2024
This April event will be for any drone pilots interested in improving their spraying prowess. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024
Published on February 29, 2024
The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season. -
The Field Crops Webinar Series continues with a discussion on agronomy and weather-related challenges for 2024 production
Published on February 27, 2024
This webinar focuses on farm management practices with a focus on navigating weather-related challenges to maximize agronomic management decisions. -
What you need to know about EPA's "Bulletins Live! Two"
Published on February 23, 2024
How to create up to date "Bulletins Live! Two" based on EPA's Pesticide Use Limitation Area for your field locations. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series continues February 19 with drainage considerations for soil health and water quality
Published on February 12, 2024
Ehsan Ghane and Monica Jean of MSU Extension will discuss how drainage and soil health are linked with water quality. -
Controlling erosion with cover crops
Published on February 9, 2024
Stop losing your most valuable asset. Plant cover crops. -
New MSU Extension field crops educator in southwest Michigan
Published on February 9, 2024
Nicolle Ritchie has a strong background in integrated pest management and is passionate about managing pest resistance and improving soil health. -
New climate resiliency program to address long-term plant agriculture challenges in Michigan
Published on February 1, 2024
The Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program is a partnership among MSU, the Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. -
New MSU research details how analyzing historical crop yields can reveal key soil health insights
Published on January 18, 2024
An MSU-led team used a novel analytical method known as yield stability zones to show the relationship between crop yield and soil health. The results can help farmers lower input costs and increase yield, while lessening environmental impact. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series begins February 2024
Published on January 10, 2024
The Field Crops Webinar Series will again be offered February through March to help growers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the 2024 growing season.