News
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Early season irrigation for small grains and forages
Published on May 22, 2025
Irrigated small grains and alfalfa hay tend to have higher water demands when compared to most field crops and are often overlooked when it comes to timely irrigation. -
Help us help you! New survey seeks input from new farm managers
Published on May 22, 2025
MSU DEMaND Series is looking for producer insight on financial and business management resources. -
Improving dry bean management through data driven decisions
Published on May 21, 2025
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 29 for a conversation on all things dry beans with MSU dry bean specialist, Scott Bales. -
Will higher reference prices yield higher PLC payments?
Published on May 21, 2025
A review of potential changes to the Farm Bill’s Price Loss Coverage (PLC) Program. -
Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund: 2025 emergency mini-grant application still open
Published on May 21, 2025
Application deadline for up to $5,000 closes May 31, 2025. -
Help shape the future of livestock water management—Take the MSU Extension survey
Published on May 16, 2025
Your input can help shape practical solutions for more efficient water use in animal agriculture. -
Impact of heat stress on wheat yields to be discussed on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on May 15, 2025
Dennis Pennington will talk through the dangers of high temperatures for wheat at flowering during the May 22 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series. -
Weeds outcompete cash crop in surprising victory!
Published on May 8, 2025
Avoid this situation by tuning in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series with MSU weed specialist Erin Burns on May 15. -
What is evapotranspiration and why is it important in irrigation?
Published on May 7, 2025
Evapotranspiration (ET) isn’t just a scientific term, it’s the foundation of efficient irrigation. Understanding and applying ET helps maximize yields while improving water productivity. -
North Central SARE offering sustainable agriculture research grants to graduate students
Published on May 6, 2025
Applications for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Graduate student grants are due May 29.