News
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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast focuses on industrial hemp production
Published on August 7, 2019
MSU Extension’s Field Crop Virtual Breakfast on Aug. 15 will discuss productions aspect of industrial hemp in Michigan
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Last minute emergency forage planting options
Published on August 6, 2019
With time running out on the growing season, what are the best remaining options to extend forage supplies?
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Good hay crop in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula
Published on August 5, 2019
So far, local farmers report an above-average yield and good quality hay despite a wet and late spring season.
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Getting the most from your single-cut hay system
Published on August 2, 2019
For a variety of reasons, many hay acres across Michigan are harvested only once per year. Here are some tips for good results in this situation.
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Attend the farm drainage field day on Sept. 12-13, 2019
Published on August 1, 2019
Come to a drainage field day in Lenawee County and learn how to protect the soil and water.
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How a simple chlorophyll meter can help to reduce your nitrogen application costs
Published on July 31, 2019
Because nitrogen is closely related to chlorophyll levels, using a chlorophyll meter can help corn growers finetune their sidedresss nitrogen applications.
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Irrigation uniformity check: Taco Bell or eye in the sky?
Published on July 31, 2019
Irrigation uniformity testing methods and other field-based research topics will be explored at Aug. 16, 2019, field day north of Sturgis, Michigan, in St. Joseph County.
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Kick your soil health up a notch by attending Aug. 26 twilight meeting
Published on July 29, 2019
Michigan State University Extension and the MSU cover crops team are offering another great soil health educational event for fee to farmers in the Monroe County area.
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Corn tar spot outlook for 2019
Published on July 26, 2019
Tar spot has ben confirmed in Kent and Gratiot counties at low levels. Although tar spot is off to a slow start, continue monitoring for this disease.
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Crop Protection Network to offer Certified Crop Advisor continuing education credits
Published on July 25, 2019
Certified Crop Advisor credits will be awarded to participants that earn a passing score on quizzes related to Crop Protection Network publications.
