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  Hunting female deer: A better population management strategy

  Published on September 19, 2025
  Most farmers enjoy the wildlife that resides on their farms. However, when deer numbers become extremely high, crop damage and the associated yield losses from deer are greater than many producers are willing to tolerate.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 18, 2025

  Published on September 18, 2025
  This is the final southwest Michigan field crops update of the season as corn and soybeans are entering physiological maturity and drying down for harvest.

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  Kernel dry down insights for Michigan corn growers

  Published on September 18, 2025
  Weather during the growing season impacts corn phenological development and eventually kernel dry down rate and final harvest moisture.

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  Pasture, Rangeland and Forage insurance gains ground in Michigan and nationwide

  Published on September 18, 2025
  Register for the Pasture, Rangeland and Forage insurance webinar scheduled for October 9, 2025.

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  Fall means farm equipment on roads

  Published on September 18, 2025
  Tips for motorists and farmers sharing the road safely.

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  Grazing corn residue: What the research says about soil health

  Published on September 16, 2025
  Grazing corn residue is safe for the soil and doesn’t hurt crop performance.

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  Exploring winter wheat canopy architecture for variety-specific management strategies

  Published on September 16, 2025
  Michigan State University is evaluating if winter wheat varieties differ in their canopy type and if farmers can take advantage of this trait in managing wheat.

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  Respiratory Protection Requirements in Agriculture – Guidance & Resources

  Published on September 12, 2025
  A practical guide for agricultural producers on complying with EPA, MDARD, MIOSHA and OSHA standards to ensure safe respirator use and worker protection. An accessible format for visually impaired users is also available.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 11, 2025

  Published on September 11, 2025
  Seed corn harvest continues, and storage potato harvest started. Commercial corn started to hit black layer.

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  Update on U.S. Farm Income and Exports

  Published on September 11, 2025
  This document provides an update on U.S. farm income and exports based on the Outlook for Agricultural Trade and Farm Sector Income Forecast released by the USDA's Economic Research Service.

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  Thinking about collecting yield data with your combine?

  Published on September 11, 2025
  Farmers wanting to collect and manage yield data during harvest this fall should prepare early to get equipment ready and pathways cleared for data transfer and storage. This article will walk through important considerations for this process.

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  Stop irrigating soybeans like corn and see the difference

  Published on September 11, 2025
  A new Extension bulletin highlights how soybeans respond differently to water than corn and offers irrigation strategies to maximize yields.

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  Indigenous farmers needed for soil health testing

  Published on September 11, 2025
  Michigan State University Extension is working to collaborate with Indigenous farms on quantifying what is living below ground.

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  Soybean Irrigation Management

  Published on September 10, 2025
  This bulletin provides guidance on soybean irrigation management, covering growth stage water needs, scheduling methods, soil moisture monitoring, disease risk reduction, and agronomy practices for maximizing yield under irrigation.

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  Elevate your market prices with Grain Gains

  Published on September 9, 2025
  Grain Gains: An Introduction to Grain Marketing is a new online course from MSU Extension.

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  Field crop fall weed control covered in final Virtual Breakfast session of 2025

  Published on September 9, 2025
  Is fall the perfect time to implement late-season weed control? Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series as we wrap up the final session of the year with a discussion of the benefits, challenges and considerations of fall weed control.

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  Is it time for the last irrigation?

  Published on September 8, 2025
  Crop stage, soil moisture and weather: the three pillars of your last irrigation decision.

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  Download free curricula for beginning farmers

  Published on September 5, 2025
  Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods.

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  Fall harvest safety tips

  Published on September 5, 2025
  Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.

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  Michigan State University Extension seeks input from pesticide applicators and agribusiness on new EPA regulations

  Published on September 4, 2025
  Please complete this brief survey to assist MSU Extension in identifying needs related to pesticide label changes, Bulletins Live! Two and the Endangered Species Act.