News
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Status of Michigan’s overwintering 2021 wheat crop
Published on March 2, 2021
Even though air temperatures dropped to as low as -18 degrees Fahrenheit in February, the wheat crop around the state is still in excellent condition. -
Midwest Cover Crops Council annual meeting and conference goes virtual in 2021
Published on February 3, 2021
Join researchers, educators, farmers and agribusinesses from the Midwest to learn about cover crops and their use. -
Hot field crops topics for a winters’ day
Published on January 27, 2021
The Thumb Area Virtual Pest and Crop Management Update on Feb. 2 will be the final regional meeting of the 2021 series. -
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference Will Feature Topics to Improve Agricultural Sustainability
Published on January 19, 2021
Soil health, cover crops and other topics to improve agricultural sustainability in Southwest MI and around the state to be featured during this virtual event. -
In the Weeds podcast on upgrading your cropping system
Published on January 13, 2021
From relay cropping to using drones on the farm, this series of “In the Weeds” podcast considers upgrades to cropping systems to improve efficiency. -
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference Will Share Vital Agricultural Information with Farmers and Homeowners
Published on January 6, 2021
Unique virtual experience combining Ag Action Day, Branch County Farmers Day and Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days. -
Saving soil with cover crops
Published on December 4, 2020
Podcast recording with a thumb-area farmer delves into how he uses cover crops to save soil and money. -
Flushing phosphorus down the drain tile
Published on November 12, 2020
Learn more about practices to keep phosphorus in your field and out of the water. -
New edition of “Prepare your farm for tax season now” webinar to be held on Dec. 1
Published on November 12, 2020
Get your feet wet about farm recordkeeping and taxes in this one-hour webinar. Take action and stop stressing. -
MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers
Published on November 6, 2020
With the presence of uncertainties, making well-informed decisions on the farm has never been more important.