News

Updated cover crop termination publication available for 2021

Published on April 16, 2021
Evaluate your cover crop termination strategy with this updated for 2021 publication.
What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

Published on April 15, 2021
Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.
Fall harvest conditions left a mixed bag of challenges in southwest Michigan fields

Published on March 18, 2021
Late harvest during wet conditions left ruts in some fields in 2020. Waiting for dry conditions to fix them may be beneficial, but don’t overlook the value of wheat and deep rooted cover crops to help remediate compaction.
Farms with no employees can still benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program

Published on March 6, 2021
Self-employed farmers can apply for PPP loan funds based on their 2020 gross income. Application deadline is March 31.
Status of Michigan’s overwintering 2021 wheat crop

Published on March 1, 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.
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.
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.
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.