News

Southeast Michigan Crop and Pest Management Update meeting on February 7

Published on January 17, 2023
The Crop and Pest Management Update in southeast Michigan will help growers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the 2023 growing season.
Collaborative video series with the Midwest Cover Crop Council

Published on January 11, 2023
A new video series on Midwest Cover Crop Council’s YouTube highlights Michigan farmers using cover crops.
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year

Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.
Cereal rye varieties grown in Michigan show substantial differences in growth habit, yield and quality for distilled spirits

Published on October 4, 2022
Growers and distillers can use this information to select the best rye varieties for Michigan.
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 7, 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.