Resources

Emergency Hay and Silage Forage Crops

Published on July 12, 2019
Forage shortages can be good news for growers who are able to harvest because prices may be strong, but are bad news for those unable to harvest.
Farmers Want to Know: When will the rain let up?

Published on June 21, 2019
Agricultural meteorologist sat down in late June 2019 to provide a projection of where things were headed for the weeks and months ahead. He reports it will get warmer and dryer eventually, but it might take a while.
Assessing Alfalfa Stands for Winter Damage

Published on May 17, 2019
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly topic for May 16, 2019, focused on assessing alfalfa stands for winter damage, presented by Kim Cassida, MSU Extension forage specialist.
Fueling the Future: Potential Biomass Crops for Michigan

Published on September 1, 2017
Many different biomasses can be used for energy. This bulletin will explain what biomasses can be used for energy.
Switchgrass as a Biofuel for Michigan

Published on September 1, 2017
This document outlines the possibility of Switchgrass as a Biofuel for Michigan
Integrated Pest Management Scouting in Field Crops

Published on November 23, 2015
Scouting and monitoring are critical steps in pest management that allow managers to quantify pest pressure and the potential for crop damage.
Growing Michigan Agriculture Proceedings

Published on January 24, 2013
Proceedings from the Growing Michigan Agriculture Conference, held Jan. 24, 2013 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Mich.