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Wheat Watchers week of April 28, 2025
Published on May 1, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
When is the Best Time to Sell Grain?
Published on April 30, 2025
Market trend data may hold the key to maximizing sales. -
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of
Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 24, 2025
Published on April 24, 2025
Thanks to a stretch of dry weather, this week was good for field work. Alfalfa weevil is present in alfalfa, but wait and follow established scouting and threshold information before treating. -
Wheat Watchers week of April 21, 2025
Published on April 24, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
Optimizing your forage quality is the topic for the May 1 Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on April 23, 2025
The balancing act between forage yield and quality will challenge even the best forage producers. Join and learn some practical strategies to help increase profitability and efficiency in forage production. -
Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer
Published on April 23, 2025
Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers! -
Regional wheat field days offered in May 2025
Published on April 23, 2025
Join MSU Extension and Michigan Wheat Program for a small regional wheat field day near you. -
Utilizing Soil Moisture Sensors for Efficient Irrigation Management
Published on April 22, 2025
Effective irrigation management is essential for sustainable agriculture and improving yields, water efficiency, and returns on investment. -
Scout, scout, let it all out
Published on April 22, 2025
When it comes to pest management, a robust scouting program is one of the things you can’t do without. Join Scouting School in Barry County this year! -
Irrigation and herbicides: Benefits and challenges
Published on April 21, 2025
Applying irrigation water can bring many benefits to growers, but it also has environmental risks to watch out for. -
Guidelines to assist growers with the H-2A program and immigration preparedness on the farm: Part 2
Published on April 18, 2025
Information to help community members and growers understand the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers program and steps for worker safety. -
Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission potato seed spacing and depth research
Published on April 17, 2025
MSU Extension, in partnership with the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, conducts potato seed spacing and depth research with published factsheets highlighting year one research. -
2025 Status of herbicide-resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on April 17, 2025
Each year, new herbicide resistance cases are confirmed by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics. -
Wheat Watchers week of April 14, 2025
Published on April 17, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 17, 2025
Published on April 17, 2025
A break in the rain resulted in fertilizer spreading, cultivating and even planting. Wheat is at Feekes 4-5, and powdery mildew started in lush stands. -
Did conservation practices price out for an agroecology research site in 2024?
Published on April 16, 2025
Looking at the 2024 financials of the Kellogg Biological Station’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research experimental site. -
MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers
Published on April 11, 2025
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers. -
Wheat Watchers week of April 7, 2025
Published on April 11, 2025
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
Join MSU Extension’s April 24 Virtual Breakfast Series on recognizing herbicide resistance in waterhemp
Published on April 10, 2025
Correct identification for pigweed and waterhemp is essential for herbicide resistance management.