MSU Extension Malting Barley

• Proper tractor tire pressure saves fuel and time

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Inflating tractor tires properly is an important way to save fuel and time during field operations.

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  Reducing sidewall compaction in field crops

  Published on May 5, 2022
  The potential for sidewall compaction occurring during planting operations is high this spring and the following information will help you reduce this yield-limiting phenomenon.

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  Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

  Published on April 1, 2022
  2022 update! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.

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  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series to kick off new growing season March 31, 2022

  Published on March 14, 2022
  This free weekly series for farmers and agribusinesses focuses on a wide array of relevant field crop pest and crop management topics during the growing season.

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  Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits and testing options for winter 2022

  Published on February 1, 2022
  Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam. Additional sites have been added for Restricted Use Pesticide Core Reviews and MDARD exams.

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  Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference gets a makeover

  Published on December 3, 2021
  MSU Extension, Michigan Brewers Guild and Master Brewers Association are bringing hop and barley growers expanded educational and networking opportunities via a conference Jan. 12-14, 2022. Registration is open!

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  Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

  Published on October 6, 2021
  Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.

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  MSU Extension “barley” able to contain excitement about small grains for brewing and distilling field day

  Published on June 18, 2021
  In-person event at MSU W.K. Kellogg Biological Station to showcase small grains for brewing and distilling on June 25, 2021.

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  In-person small grains for brewing and distilling field day to highlight research at Kellogg Biological Station

  Published on June 1, 2021
  The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station will host an in-person small grains for brewing and distilling field day to showcase multiple variety and management trials on June 25, 2021.

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  What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

  Published on April 15, 2021
  Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.