News

Cold weather and alfalfa silage: Strategies for successful fermentation

Published on June 6, 2025
Low temperatures can be an obstacle when it comes to haylage production, but with optimal management practices, these challenges can be effectively addressed.
Early season irrigation for small grains and forages

Published on May 22, 2025
Irrigated small grains and alfalfa hay tend to have higher water demands when compared to most field crops and are often overlooked when it comes to timely irrigation.
Early season irrigation for small grains and forages

Published on May 22, 2025
Irrigated small grains and alfalfa hay tend to have higher water demands when compared to most field crops and are often overlooked when it comes to timely irrigation.
The 2025 MSU Weed Tour is June 25

Published on May 16, 2025
Join Michigan State University to view the latest in corn and soybean weed control research.
Help shape the future of livestock water management—Take the MSU Extension survey

Published on May 16, 2025
Your input can help shape practical solutions for more efficient water use in animal agriculture.
USDA projects record-low hay acreage for Michigan in 2025

Published on May 6, 2025
Michigan harvested hay acreage is estimated to be 740,000 acres for 2025, a decrease of 3% from 2024 and 5% from 2023.
Exploring alternative field crops

Published on May 5, 2025
Alternative crops come with both opportunities and risks.
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Breakfast on the Farm event

Published on May 2, 2025
Join us Saturday, August 2 in Lansing for a free Breakfast on the Farm event at the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center.
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.
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.