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Mole Drains

Published on July 15, 2025
Mole drains are unlined tunnels (mole channels)in the clay subsoil formed by a mole plow.
Iron Ochre

Published on July 15, 2025
This bulletin describes the iron ochre issue and its mitigation methods.
Choosing Between 8-Row and 4-Row Regular-Perforated Pipes

Published on July 15, 2025
This bulletin compares the properties of two 4-inch diameter pipes: 8-row and 4-row regular-perforated pipes.
Choosing Between Sock-Wrapped and Sand-Slot Pipes

Published on July 15, 2025
This bulletin describes the condition where sock-wrapped and sand-slot pipes are needed.
Strategies for Purchasing Farm Inputs Bulletin is now available

Published on July 11, 2025
New resource from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series.
Seed Selection: Beyond Yield and Disease Resistance (Wheat Edition)

Published on July 10, 2025
Selecting the right wheat seed for your farm starts and stops with profitability. This factsheet helps you consider what the right seed options are for your farm by looking at profitability factors beyond yield and disease resistance.
Seed Selection Beyond Yield and Disease Resistance (Soybean Edition)

Published on July 10, 2025
Selecting the right soybean seed for your farm starts and stops with profitability. This factsheet helps you consider what the right seed options are for your farm by looking at profitability factors beyond yield and disease resistance.
Seed Selection: Beyond Yield and Disease Resistance (Corn Edition)

Published on July 10, 2025
Selecting the right corn seed for your farm starts and stops with profitability. This factsheet helps you consider what the right seed options are for your farm by looking at profitability factors beyond yield and disease resistance.
Soybean sidekicks: Microbes to the rescue (sometimes)

Published on July 10, 2025
Interest level in agricultural biological products is at an all-time high, but have research results shown their profitability?
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 10, 2025

Published on July 10, 2025
Tar spot was confirmed in Cass County. With corn starting to tassel, scout for tar spot and western bean cutworm. Wheat reached physiological maturity, and harvest began.
White mold and tar spot: Are your fields at risk?

Published on July 10, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on July 17 with Marty Chilvers discussing tar spot and white mold management considerations.
Wheat Watchers Week of July 9, 2025

Published on July 10, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
Thinking about using foliar fertilizers in soybeans?

Published on July 10, 2025
Many foliar fertilizer products are marketed to soybean producers that claim to increase yield, but which ones actually do?
MSU Extension and Newaygo County Conservation District partner to host Farm Field Day

Published on July 8, 2025
Attend the Newaygo County Farm Field Day on Aug. 19 to learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available.
Farm Bill Programs offer limited support for 2024 production year

Published on July 7, 2025
New data emerges on support provided by current Farm Bill programs.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 3, 2025

Published on July 3, 2025
Soybeans are in late vegetative to early reproductive stages. As wheat ripens, consider options for planting a robust cover crop or soybeans after harvest.
Cercospora leaf spot identified in Michigan sugarbeets

Published on July 2, 2025
Identifying Cercospora leaf spot is key to managing fungicide application timing.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series first hot topic session of the season

Published on July 2, 2025
MSU Extension’s Virtual Breakfast Series will hold its first hot topic session on July 10, so come with your questions!
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 26, 2025

Published on June 26, 2025
Corn and soybean growth accelerated with the heat. Wheat continued to ripen, and second cuttings of alfalfa started late last week.
Hoary Alyssum: Small But Hazardous to Horses

Published on June 25, 2025
This bulletin explains how to identify living and dried hoary alyssum, why the plant is a problem for horses and other equine species, and offers strategies for managing hoary alyssum in pastures, hayfields, turfgrass and Christmas tree stands.