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What is evapotranspiration and why is it important in irrigation?

Published on May 7, 2025
Evapotranspiration (ET) isn’t just a scientific term, it’s the foundation of efficient irrigation. Understanding and applying ET helps maximize yields while improving water productivity.
What is evapotranspiration and why is it important in irrigation?

Published on May 7, 2025
Evapotranspiration (ET) isn’t just a scientific term, it’s the foundation of efficient irrigation. Understanding and applying ET helps maximize yields while improving water productivity.
Exploring alternative field crops

Published on May 5, 2025
Alternative crops come with both opportunities and risks.
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.
Did conservation practices price out for an agroecology research site in 2024?

Published on April 16, 2025
Looking at the 2024 financials of the Kellogg Biological Station’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research experimental site.
Boron in vegetables: Not too little, not too much

Published on April 8, 2025
Boron is an important micronutrient in many plant systems. However, it needs to be applied with caution.
Michigan AgrAbility 2024 updates

Published on March 24, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility supports farmers with disabilities and limitations, offering equipment modifications, assistive technology and farm evaluations. In 2024, the program collaborated with partners to provide innovative solutions enhancing accessibility.
Michigan State University Extension launches new Pesticide Safety Manual sales website

Published on March 14, 2025
The launch of the new MSU Extension Pesticide Safety Manual Sales Store is designed to make purchasing study materials for commercial and private applicators easier and more convenient than ever.
How the Rule of 5% can unlock profits for your farm

Published on March 13, 2025
Small improvements are the key to maintaining positive farm profits.
Want to know how your cover crop is performing? It’s all about the biomass.

Published on March 12, 2025
Check out the new interactive map from the Great Lakes Cover Crop project showing variation in cover crop biomass across the region.