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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. -
Managing the top five toughest weeds in Michigan hay fields
Published on April 20, 2023
A survey of the Great Lakes Forage and Grazing Conference participants provides a list of tough weeds for producers. -
MSU Extension hosts dairy nutrition webinar for Ukrainian dairy farmers and professionals
Published on March 28, 2023
Michigan State University Extension staff and faculty presented a webinar to help Ukrainian dairy farmers improve their milk production. -
Prairie strips: A case study on improving farming yields and pollinator habitat by transforming unprofitable farmland into prairie
Published on March 1, 2023
Creating an agroecosystem to benefit wildlife, research, and the future of farming. -
Field Crops Webinar Series session focuses on increasing profits through on-farm research
Published on February 22, 2023
Learn how to set up on-farm experiments to get useful data and how to work with the data during the Field Crops Webinar Series on Feb. 27. -
March is frost seeding month in Michigan
Published on February 20, 2023
Frost-seeding with improved legumes and grasses is an economical way to improve pasture yield and quality. -
Economic advantages to wrapping dry hay
Published on December 16, 2022
Will the labor and expense needed to get two or three layers of plastic around a large bale of dry hay pay off? -
The Michigan Forage Council is offering mini grants to farmers with forage-related projects in mind
Published on December 6, 2022
If you have always wanted to try something new in forage production, storage or utilization, Michigan Forage Council mini grants might be what you're looking for. -
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year
Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update - September 15, 2022
Published on September 15, 2022
Corn and soybean harvest estimates range from below-average to slightly above-average as crops near physiological maturity. Rainfall over the past month has been well below normal for most areas throughout the region.