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  • Tillage field day and in-service on August 8

    Published on June 1, 2023
    A morning field day at MSU’s Mason Research Farm focused on tillage and soil health will be open to the public. An afternoon in-service diving deeper into these topics will be open to agency staff.

  • Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 1, 2023

    Published on June 1, 2023
    Crop planting progress is now ahead of the five-year average, but continued dry conditions present a challenge for keeping newly emerged crops alive and a decision for what to do about fields yet to be planted.

  • Open Q & A with MSU specialists on June 8 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

    Published on May 30, 2023
    The June 8 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series will allow attendees to ask questions with our specialists in a more open format.

  • Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 25, 2023

    Published on May 25, 2023
    Crop germination and emergence have been rapid this past week with high soil temperatures. Unfortunately, soil moisture may be lacking as evapotranspiration continues to outpace rainfall totals.

  • Highlighting Plant and Pest Diagnostics on the next Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

    Published on May 18, 2023
    On May 25, Erin Hill will join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to discuss the services and programs offered by MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics Center.

  • Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 18, 2023

    Published on May 18, 2023
    Near-perfect spring weather has allowed for a continued surge in planting progress…now we just need enough soil moisture to get the crops up and established.

  • Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 11, 2023

    Published on May 11, 2023
    Ideal weather conditions helped soils dry out and allowed for a flush of planting and other field operations this past week.

  • Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 4, 2023

    Published on May 4, 2023
    Cold weather appears to be behind us with temperatures remaining above 40 F through Mother’s Day. With very little chance of rain until Sunday, the next few days will be the first major push to get fields planted this season.

  • Alfalfa fields wanted to test method for detecting autotoxicity before planting

    Published on May 2, 2023
    MSU researchers are developing a method to fine-tune alfalfa planting decisions by detecting autotoxicity in soils and we need farm fields where we can test it.

  • Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 27, 2023

    Published on May 1, 2023
    Cold weather this past week has limited the options for effective cover crop and weed control and caused most farmers to reconsider early planting. Unfortunately, more cold weather and rainfall are predicted for the coming week.

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