MSU Extension Field Crops

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  Introduction to fertilizer planning for beginning farmers

  Published on January 18, 2021
  A detailed fertilizer plan helps to meet the nutrient needs of your crop at the lowest possible cost.

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  Farm bill decision 2021 – it’s different than last year

  Published on January 15, 2021
  Regional online meetings can help producers navigate the 2021 farm bill programs and crop insurance options.

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  In the Weeds podcast on upgrading your cropping system

  Published on January 13, 2021
  From relay cropping to using drones on the farm, this series of “In the Weeds” podcast considers upgrades to cropping systems to improve efficiency.

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  Registration is open for the Southeast Michigan Virtual Pest and Crop Management Update

  Published on January 12, 2021
  Registration for the Jan. 26, 2021, meeting will include a free 2021 Weed Control Guide shipped to your home.

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  Field Crops Webinar Series starts February 2021

  Published on January 7, 2021
  The Field Crops Webinar Series will help growers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the 2021 growing season.

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  New MDARD emergency order extends restricted use pesticide certifications until June 30, 2021

  Published on January 7, 2021
  MDARD extends RUP certification credentials for applicators expiring in 2019 and 2020, extends opportunity to recertify by credits for additional six months.

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  Michigan Food and Farming Systems to host virtual SARE farmer forum

  Published on January 6, 2021
  Learn about research and education projects farmers have implemented using SARE grants during a virtual farmer form on Jan. 13, 2021.

• MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference Will Share Vital Agricultural Information with Farmers and Homeowners

  Published on January 6, 2021
  Unique virtual experience combining Ag Action Day, Branch County Farmers Day and Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days.

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  Increasing the abundance of samurai wasp for biological control of brown marmorated stink bug

  Published on December 17, 2020
  Redistribution efforts of an important natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs show early signs of success.

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  2020 Michigan Soybean On-farm Research Report is available

  Published on December 17, 2020
  Soybean producers and agribusiness representatives can download the results from 13 different on-farm research projects conducted by MSU Extension and the Michigan Soybean Checkoff.