News
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A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning
Published on November 3, 2020
The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices. -
Farmers needed to help guide direction of future MSU Extension field crop programming
Published on October 23, 2020
The MSU Extension field crops team is asking farmers for guidance by filling out a brief online needs assessment. -
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool
Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders. -
Central Michigan field crop update – June 11, 2020
Published on June 11, 2020
Disaster relief resources are available. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 4, 2020
Published on June 4, 2020
Warm and dry conditions this past week made way for good progress with field work. Weather will continue to be conducive through early next week. -
Severe grub damage spotted in northern Michigan grass hay field
Published on June 1, 2020
White grubs can cause extensive damage in grass hay fields as well as a handful of other field crops. Scouting is a critical first step for management. -
Central Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020
Published on May 28, 2020
Time to walk some fields. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020
Published on May 28, 2020
Warm air from the south pushes tropical rainfall and armyworm moths into Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 21, 2020
Published on May 21, 2020
High rainfall totals from this past week have put field work on hold, but warmer weather is on the way to get planted crops up and growing. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 14, 2020
Published on May 14, 2020
Cold weather appears to be behind us with warmer temperatures predicted for the rest of May. Now is the time to scout and determine the extent of injury that may have occurred during the recent freeze event.