News

Farmers needed to help guide direction of future MSU Extension field crop programming

Published on October 23, 2020
The MSU Extension field crops team is asking farmers for guidance by filling out a brief online needs assessment.
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.
On-farm conservation practices to build resilience

Published on September 16, 2020
Recoded virtual field day discusses relay cropping, interseeding covers and no-till dry beans planted into cover crops.
Western bean cutworm at peak flight in northeast Michigan

Published on August 10, 2020
High flight numbers recorded across region, growers are encouraged to scout and consider control.
Michigan State University hosts dry bean and sugar beet virtual field day

Published on August 4, 2020
Online webinar updated growers and agribusiness industry on current research and outreach
Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 30, 2020

Published on July 30, 2020
Hot and dry…have we heard that before? The southwest region is now being categorized as “abnormally dry,” and rainfed crops will continue to struggle with little precipitation in the coming week.
White mold management in Michigan dry beans

Published on July 22, 2020
Each year, white mold is the most yield limiting disease in Michigan dry beans. Learn what to watch for and how to protect yield.
Central Michigan field crop update – July 16, 2020

Published on July 17, 2020
Crop, pest, financial and stress management update.
Master bean breeder readies for retirement

Published on July 1, 2020
James Kelly has led the bean breeding and genetics program at MSU for four decades
Studying the effects of increasing heat stress on plants

Published on July 1, 2020
Gregg Howe and Tom Sharkey, University Distinguished Professors, are studying the effects heat has on plant health.