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MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference Will Share Vital Agricultural Information with Farmers and Homeowners
Published on January 6, 2021
Unique virtual experience combining Ag Action Day, Branch County Farmers Day and Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days. -
Irrigate all the way to the end
Published on September 9, 2020
August drought conditions will have many irrigating into September. -
July/August corn water needs
Published on July 30, 2020
The water needs of corn peak in July and taper off in August as we near dent stage. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast to feature discussion on disease management with irrigation
Published on July 27, 2020
MSU’s Marty Chilvers and Lyndon Kelley will present on managing crop diseases under irrigation, with focus on corn tar spot, during the Aug. 6, 2020, Field Crops Virtual Breakfast. -
Million-dollar rain
Published on July 23, 2020
What is 1 inch of rainfall worth to irrigators at peak time of importance? -
MSU researcher finds new ways to support global crop production
Published on July 1, 2020
Ajit Srivastava develops solar technologies for drip irrigation systems and tractors powered by solar energy to help smallholder farmers in Burkina Faso increase crop production. -
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. -
Irrigation season: Start with inspections and repairs
Published on June 3, 2020
Running through a checklist of inspections and repairs for each irrigation system greatly improves the chance of being able to start irrigating the day the crop needs it. -
Deadline extended for the water use reporting requirements
Published on May 4, 2020
Agricultural water users in Indiana and Michigan have until at least June 1 to report their water use for water source with the capacity to pump 70 gallons per minute. -
Specialty Crop Irrigation: A video alternative to educational meetings
Published on April 29, 2020
With the growing interest in vegetable production, whether a truck farm, an integrated local goods production program or a new alternative crop like hemp, irrigation is a major factor in success.