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Drain Sedimentation Tool

Published on July 15, 2025
The Drain Sedimentation Tool identifies soil at risk of drain clogging.
Shallow Drains

Published on July 15, 2025
Shallow drains refer to subsurface (tile) drain pipes installed at a depth of 2.5- to 3-ft.
Blind Inlet

Published on July 15, 2025
A blind inlet is an in-field conservation practice that replaces a surface inlet or drains water from depressional areas on a field.
Why Do Subsurface Drainage Systems Underperform?

Published on July 15, 2025
Subsurface (tile) drainage removes excess water from the soil to create good fieldwork and crop growth conditions on poorly drained soils. In this bulletin, three common causes for the under-performance of subsurface drainage systems are described.
Agricultural Drainage

Published on July 15, 2025
This bulletin briefly describes the history, need, types and extent of Michigan drainage as well as the pros and cons, and environmental impact related to drainage.
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.
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.