• Feb 27

    Dealing with Heavy Rainfall in a Changing Climate

    February 27, 2023 9:00AM – 10:00AM Virtual Via Zoom

    With heavy rainfall, crops could get damaged from too much water. Learn about the practices you can use to protect your crop from excess water damage.

  • Feb 27

    Mole Drains: A Cheap Alternative to Subsurface Tile Drainage

    February 27, 2023 10:00AM – 11:00AM Virtual Via Zoom

    Mole drains are a cheap alternative to subsurface tile drainage in heavy clay soil. Learn about why you may want to install them, features, site suitability, when to install, and life expectancy of mole drains.

  • Feb 27

    Recommendations for Improving Irrigation Water Use Efficiency

    February 27, 2023 11:00AM – 12:00PM Virtual Via Zoom

    This presentation will discuss a number of best management practices that can help to improve irrigation water use efficiency. In addition, the ongoing USDA NRCS Irrigation project will be discussed.

  • Feb 27

    Food Safety Q&A: Water Quality

    February 27, 2023 1:00PM – 1:30PM

    Join MSU Extension food safety educators as they dive into food safety topics each week and answer your questions.

  • Feb 27

    2022 Irrigation - A Year in Review

    February 27, 2023 1:00PM – 2:00PM Virtual Via Zoom

    2022 Weather, rainfall, crop water needs, and a look at last season compared to the long term trends

  • Feb 27

    Is Michigan’s Large Volume water use affecting Natural Resources?

    February 27, 2023 2:00PM – 3:00PM Virtual Via Zoom

    New large volume water use registrations are only issued if the withdrawal won't cause adverse resource impacts. However, many of Michigan's highest irrigated watersheds have run out of allocations. What does this mean for Michigan’s natural resources?

  • Feb 28

    Drones in Agriculture: Scouting and Spraying

    February 28, 2023 8:00AM – 9:00AM Virtual Via Zoom

    Join this session to learn more about utilizing drones for scouting and spraying crops.

  • Feb 28

    Forage Production 101

    February 28, 2023 9:00AM – 10:00AM Virtual Via Zoom

    The basics of good forage production covered in this presentation will be good for beginner and intermediate forage growers looking for guidance concerning forage types and the associated markets, fertility, and seed selection.

  • Feb 28

    Designing cropping systems for healthier soils, improved biodiversity, and more profit

    February 28, 2023 10:00AM – 11:00AM Virtual Via Zoom

    Learn how designing and evaluating cropping systems and practices can lead to improved production and profit while also generating positive environmental and sustainability outcomes.

  • Feb 28

    A Game of 20 Questions…Diagnosing Herbicide Injury in Field Crops

    February 28, 2023 11:00AM – 12:00PM Virtual Via Zoom

    Solving the mystery behind herbicide injury requires a combination of observation and fact finding. Learn specific sources of herbicide injury based on real cases from the MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics over the past several years.