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Camera or drone video can help identify center pivot sprinkler repairs
Published on June 23, 2022
Before we enter July and August when the bulk of irrigation water is applied, use a camera or drone video of pivot water patterns and pipe leaks to greatly help you prioritize needed repairs or sprinkler replacement. -
Irrigation to help get the crop started
Published on June 2, 2022
Irrigators have the advantage of being able to apply water to aid germination, emergence, and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. If rainfall is short, irrigation can prevent early season drought. -
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host in-person 2022 field days
Published on May 27, 2022
From June to September, MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension researchers and outreach specialists will be presenting at field days across the state, covering topics from hops and wheat to dairy and regenerative agriculture. -
Upper Peninsula project monitors water conditions on clay soils
Published on February 11, 2022
Using high-tech monitoring equipment, MSU Extension worked with local farmers in 2021 to explore effectiveness of innovative approaches to improving soil drainage on challenging clay soils. -
Planning for irrigation expansion starts now
Published on September 20, 2021
High commodity prices and short stints of drought have many producers thinking about expanding irrigation. -
Solar Well Irrigates SOF fields in collaboration with Biosystems Engineering
Published on September 20, 2021
A blog post from student crew member who merged his work at the SOF with an internship in his Biosystems Engineering major. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Sept. 16, 2021
Published on September 16, 2021
Warm and dry conditions continue to aid in grain dry-down and push later planted fields toward maturity. Corn and soybean harvest has begun in early planted and early maturity fields. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Sept. 9, 2021
Published on September 9, 2021
Corn and soybean in many fields are approaching physiological maturity. Upcoming warm weather will accelerate crop progress, resulting in an early harvest season this year. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Sept. 2, 2021
Published on September 2, 2021
Corn is nearing the finish line, reaching physiological maturity in the next two weeks for most fields. Soybeans continue to advance rapidly with the high number of growing degree days. Wheat growers should be preparing for planting in the next month. -
End of season irrigation decisions
Published on September 2, 2021
Early September rains often make late season irrigation decisions easy, but not always.