Resources

Michigan Dry Bean Performance Trials

Published on November 3, 2022
The 2022 dry bean performance trials report is available for download.
Student Engagement: Michigan Farm to Institution Network Virtual Network Meeting

Published on November 2, 2022
Explore approaches for engaging students with learning about, and influencing, their food options.
A Field Guide To Soil Sampling

Published on October 13, 2022
Soil sampling is a foundational step to make effective farm management and soil fertility decisions. This step-by-step field guide is a summary of best practices and recommendations for composite soil sampling to help you do just that.
Providing Timely and Relevant Information for Field Crop Producers in Challenging Times

Published on October 11, 2022
Michigan State University Extension works to improve farm personnel well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, making agriculture one of the strongest industries within Michigan.
Field Crops Team Point of Contact

Published on August 15, 2022
Point of contact for MSU Extension Field Crops educators across the state.
All About Beans: A Summary of Legumes in the 2020-2021 Year of 10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids and Farms Program

Published on July 11, 2022
This report uses 10 Cents data from SY2020-21 to describe the purchase and use of legumes by grantees.
Michigan Soil Health Progress Report

Published on October 12, 2021
The Michigan Soil Health Progress Report was developed to assist farmers, agribusiness, and agency professionals to assess the health of the soil using biological and physical indicators in the field.
Dry Bean Planting

Published on May 28, 2020
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly discussion for May 28, 2020, focuses on dry bean planting, presented by Scott Bales, MSU dry bean specialist.
Blending Michigan Beans with Local Meat for Institutional Markets

Published on October 9, 2019
Blended bean and meat products can be deployed as a strategy to help small and mid-sized regional producers and their processing partners increase sales to local institutional markets.
"Zenith": A New Black Bean Variety for Michigan (E3248)

Published on October 20, 2016
New upright full-season black bean variety suited for direct harvest. Highest yielding black bean variety in five years of testing. Matures in 100 days, similar to ‘Zorro’. Exhibits uniform maturity coupled with good dry down similar to ‘Zorro’.