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Dig into sustainable farm innovations with a search tool and map of SARE grant projects
Published on April 9, 2024
Find hundreds of SARE grants funded in Michigan and thousands nationally. -
Stacked practices: The key to phosphorus loss reduction
Published on April 5, 2024
Soil health alone will not achieve our water quality goal. Nutrient management is a good start, but it's best when combined with water management to achieve our water quality goal. -
MDARD in-person core testing and core review offered in Shiawassee County
Published on April 5, 2024
Participants will review the core manual and take the pesticide applicator test on April 30 in Owosso, Michigan. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. -
Wheat watchers week of April 1, 2024
Published on April 4, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with soil fertility
Published on April 3, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 11 for soil fertility recommendations. -
Optimistic outlook for the 2024 winter wheat crop
Published on April 3, 2024
Michigan Wheat Program and Michigan State University have put together a 2024 winter wheat outlook following newly released planting intentions from the USDA. -
SARE resources available to everyone
Published on April 3, 2024
Looking for practical information on sustainable farming and ranching, or for training opportunities? -
Manure has value, test and take credit this spring
Published on April 3, 2024
Manure nutrients vary based on when and how it is applied. But there are always nutrients in it, and benefits to reducing fertilizer. -
2024 status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on April 1, 2024
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are identified by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics. -
Making customer connections in cover crops: Join the cover crop service provider directory
Published on April 1, 2024
Developing a resource for landowners in Michigan to easily access cover crop seed and service providers. -
Scouting wheat fields this spring improves management decisions
Published on March 28, 2024
Now is a good time to scout wheat fields and assess plant stands. Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 4 to learn important pest and crop management decisions as wheat comes out of dormancy and begins to grow. -
Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers
Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management. -
Educational session recordings for Beginning Farmers now available from MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
Published on March 26, 2024
Did you miss the live session? Recordings are now available to view! -
New this year, MSU Extension holds a field crops scouting school
Published on March 26, 2024
This scouting school is designed for interns and entry level scouts to learn the basics of identification, walking patterns and scouting tools. -
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases. -
Need tips to tackle field ruts? Tune into Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on March 28!
Published on March 21, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on March 28 for an engaging conversation on handling (and preventing) field ruts and compaction this upcoming season. -
Cover Crop Termination Field Day to be hosted at the MSU Agronomy Farm
Published on March 21, 2024
Join Christy Sprague and Karen Renner April 24 for the latest recommendations on effective cover crop termination. -
Last but not least: Final session of the 2024 Field Crops Webinar series will cover weed management in forages
Published on March 19, 2024
Erin Burns, MSU weed specialist, and Kim Cassida, MSU forage specialist, to go over tips to grow weed-free forages in final session of the 2024 Field Crops Webinar Series. -
2024 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast kickoff to highlight early season weed control
Published on March 14, 2024
Spring is here and so is the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series! Join us March 21 for the best management recommendations to start your season off well. -
Growing wheat in a wild spring
Published on March 14, 2024
The weather so far this spring has not been exactly normal. Find out what this means for wheat spring management.