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Start planning your nutrient needs now

Published on September 12, 2022
Fertilizer Planning Resources Available from MSU Extension.
2022 Field Crops Webinar Series recordings available to the public

Published on June 23, 2022
The Field Crops Webinar Series is offered each winter to educate farmers and agribusiness professionals about timely crop production topics. Recordings from the 2022 season are now available for free to the general public.
Apple replant disease and soil health assessments: A follow-up from the International Tree Fruit Association annual conference

Published on March 8, 2022
A summary of apple replant disease and bio-renovation strategies for disease management.
Setting the stage for successful weed control in 2022: What can we do this fall?

Published on December 20, 2021
Screen your weeds for herbicide-resistance to maximize herbicide application success.
New edition of cover crop field guide released

Published on November 24, 2021
The Midwest Cover Crops Field Guide has been revised to include updated and new information on cover crops and their use.
In the Weeds podcast gives tips for keeping fertilizer costs low

Published on October 25, 2021
This series includes nutrient management recommendations for when fertilizer costs are high, after incorporating soil health practices and to minimize loss to the environment.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Aug. 19, 2021

Published on August 19, 2021
Recent warm temperatures and rainfall pushed crop development through the middle of reproductive stages, but drier conditions in the coming week may limit grain fill on lighter rainfed fields.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 1, 2021

Published on July 1, 2021
Bust to boom…to bust? How rainfall in the last half of June has alleviated the drought situation in southern Michigan and what possible concerns the recent wet weather could bring to crop production.
MSU Extension “barley” able to contain excitement about small grains for brewing and distilling field day

Published on June 18, 2021
In-person event at MSU W.K. Kellogg Biological Station to showcase small grains for brewing and distilling on June 25, 2021.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 17, 2021

Published on June 17, 2021
Upcoming cooler and wetter weather will be a welcome source of relief for crops that have been suffering from drought conditions and high evapotranspiration rates so far this season.