News

Are you ready for changes in the Worker Protection Standards?

Published on January 12, 2017
Training programs help growers comply with changes to the Worker Protection Standards.
2016 northeast Michigan dry bean variety trial results

Published on December 19, 2016
MSU Extension and ADM Edible Bean partnered to test eight dry bean varieties in an on-farm observation trial.
Dry bean tour will give institutional buyers a behind-the-scenes look at Michigan beans

Published on December 5, 2016
Institutional stakeholders will get a first-hand glimpse at the Michigan dry bean supply chain.
Last chance to receive pesticide recertification credits from the IPM Academy Online

Published on November 2, 2016
Up to five commercial or private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators until Dec. 31, 2016. No registration or fees required.
Summary of Upper Peninsula field crop production for 2016

Published on October 18, 2016
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula reported adequate field crop yields despite a dry July and wet fall.
Yield monitor calibration procedure

Published on September 29, 2016
Accurate calibration yields accurate data. Take time to calibrate your yield monitor as you start harvest.
Collecting accurate yield monitor data

Published on September 29, 2016
There are many benefits from collecting yield data. Take the time to calibrate your monitor properly.
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – August 11, 2016

Published on August 11, 2016
A month of above-normal temperatures and almost no measurable precipitation has intensified moisture stress in most crops across northeast Michigan.
Nutrient Management Update and Plot Tour features cutting edge research

Published on August 9, 2016
Join us Sept. 8, 2016, to learn about MSU’s applied agronomic research projects addressing emerging issues while growing field crops such as soil health and environmental stewardship.
Western bean cutworm peak flight is occurring in dry beans

Published on August 2, 2016
Begin scouting central and northern Michigan dry beans for western bean cutworms.