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How to access water withdrawal information post-2008 from the MIWATT (Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool) website.
Published on February 20, 2025
Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool (MIWATT) data can be helpful when looking at nearby withdrawals or checking on a withdrawals status is unknown. -
Weather variability and its impact on field crops: Continuing the Field Crops Webinar Series
Published on February 19, 2025
Join us on February 17 for the Field Crops Webinar Series to explore strategies for weather-related challenges and their impact on farm management decisions. -
Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production
Published on January 27, 2025
A virtual experience offering 40 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production. -
The crops don’t stop (at state lines)
Published on January 15, 2025
The Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference on March 5 will help growers and agribusiness professionals improve fields crops and irrigation management. Three Michigan RUP, 4.5 CCA and Indiana PARP and CCH credits are available. -
The 2024 southwest Michigan field crops season in review
Published on October 31, 2024
Each growing season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. This article summarizes the weather, pests and learnings from the 2024 crop season in southwest Michigan. -
MSU researcher receives grant to develop efficient irrigation technology using solar power
Published on October 10, 2024
The project is led by Younsuk Dong, an irrigation specialist and assistant professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering. -
Analyzing the costs of energy for irrigation in Michigan
Published on September 13, 2024
Considering annual energy costs in irrigation systems is critical for investment decisions. -
Timing the last irrigation
Published on August 29, 2024
Maximizing profit and returns on resources invested can be dependent on the last irrigation application. -
MSU researchers develop low-cost sensors to help farmers irrigate more efficiently, manage diseases
Published on August 14, 2024
Scientists have developed a system called LOCOMOS to monitor irrigation efficiency. -
Irrigation during peak crop water use
Published on August 1, 2024
Strategic irrigation during critical reproductive stages of corn and soybeans is essential to meet increasing water needs and optimize yield potential.
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