News

Western bean cutworm nears peak flight in northeast Michigan

Published on August 1, 2018
Western bean cutworm numbers are the highest recorded in six years in the region.
Sharpen as a dry bean harvest aid

Published on July 19, 2018
Sharpen is an effective harvest aid in dry beans, but has the potential to cause problems when dry beans follow dry beans.
Central Michigan vegetable update – June 6, 2018

Published on June 6, 2018
Spring work is progressing in Michigan’s central region.
Educational program offered to help manage challenges where forests and farms co-exist

Published on June 4, 2018
Forests and Farms event will help producers utilize their natural resources to maximize on-farm profitability.
Don’t become another deadly statistic

Published on May 23, 2018
Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children.
Connect with MSU campus specialists each week via the MSUE Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

Published on May 4, 2018
The May 3, 2018, virtual breakfast is now online. Listen to an online recording or call in live, early on Thursday mornings.
2018 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on April 24, 2018
One new case of herbicide resistance was identified in Michigan from the 2017 growing season.
Tax laws and their impacts on farms in 2018

Published on April 12, 2018
A breakfast meeting on April 17 in St. Joseph County will focus on various tax laws, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and how they will impact farmers in 2018. The meeting will also be available online.
The Soil Health Nexus is looking to better understand your soil health challenges

Published on April 11, 2018
Take this survey to help us develop soil health tools to educate farmers, farm consultants, educators, and agency personal.
Commercial specialty crop growers should register with Driftwatch

Published on March 26, 2018
Dicamba-resistant crop acreage is expected to increase, and with it the potential for non-target crop damage.