MSU Extension Field Crops

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  Cover crop termination timing to help manage soil moisture

  Published on April 19, 2021
  Timing of cover crop termination can have significant benefits in wet and dry springs.

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  Staying connected and finding support during the pandemic

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Make the most of your day by joining our “Lunch Break” team. Get to know your local educators, learn about upcoming events and local resources to help you and your farm thrive.

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  Updated cover crop termination publication available for 2021

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Evaluate your cover crop termination strategy with this updated for 2021 publication.

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  Webinar on search engine optimization for farm and food businesses held April 20

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Join us to learn simple practices to set up a website and other digital properties for success in the search results.

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  Interested in the latest MSU recommendations for planting corn and soybeans? Tune in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast!

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 22 as MSU’s Manni Singh discusses his latest recommendations for planting corn and soybeans.

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  What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.

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  Assessing frost/freeze damage to emerged soybeans

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Soybean fields planted in March or early April are emerging and are at greater risk of being damaged by late spring frost/freeze events.

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  Negotiating reasonable land rent in times of high market prices

  Published on April 14, 2021
  Key talking points can help both landowners and producers understand farmland value.

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  Wheat growth stage 6 signals game on!

  Published on April 14, 2021
  The first joint stage is a game-changer in the development and management of wheat—the plants begin to invest in their reproductive phase. The timing is right for growers to gauge their progression of management practices.

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  New MSU Hop Podcast is fun and informative

  Published on April 13, 2021
  Join Michigan State University Extension for discussions about the hop industry in the Great Lakes region.