Previous Year Session Recordings

Session Recordings

• An Introduction to Solar Grazing with Inverter Cattle

  Published on March 3, 2026

  This presentation will introduce participants to inverter cattle and make the case for grazing inverter cattle in Michigan solar projects.

• Solar Grazing in Michigan: Lessons Learned from One Sheep Producer

  Published on February 26, 2026

  Learn the best practices and lessons learned from one sheep producers experiences grazing sheep at two solar sites, one in Calhoun County and the other in Wexford County. The total acreage for both sites was 330 acres.

• Where Veggies Meet Volts: Commercial Vegetable Production in a Solar Project

  Published on February 24, 2026

  This presentation will highlight growing bell peppers, squash, and broccoli on a commercial scale in a solar park. Data on crop growth, yield, and quality will be shared.

• Poultry Hobbyist: Essential Production Practices for Beginners

  Published on February 24, 2026

  New poultry hobbyists can build confidence and competence in raising their birds with basic but essential practices like proper care and understanding the animal's needs.

• Getting started with Beekeeping in Michigan

  Published on February 23, 2026

  Is beekeeping right for you? Want to produce your own, local honey? Honey bees are awe-inspiring, but keeping them healthy takes a lot of learning and hard work.

• Growing Grass and Alfalfa Hay Between Solar Arrays

  Published on February 23, 2026

  This presentation will help Michigan farmers learn how grass hay and alfalfa can successfully be grown between solar arrays. Grass hay and alfalfa yield and nutrient content data will also be shared.

• Irrigation Water Sources for Gardens, Greenhouses, Small Farms; Small Scale Drip Irrigation Design and Planning

  Published on March 7, 2025

  Irrigation is essential for yields and quality of fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. This session explores potential sources for small scale drip irrigation operations.

• Improving Drip Irrigation Efficiency: Keeping Irrigation Water in the Root Zone

  Published on March 7, 2025

  This session focuses on irrigation scheduling, uniformity testing and other management practices to increase drip irrigation efficiency.

• Michigan Large Volume Water Use Policy Update

  Published on March 7, 2025

  Listen to viewpoints of three professional working on the implantation issues of Michigan Large Volume Water Use Policy and how it effects irrigation opportunities for agriculture in Michigan.

• Center Pivot Irrigation Efficiency: BMPs for Center Pivot Irrigation

  Published on March 7, 2025

  This session focuses on enhancing the efficiency of center pivot irrigation systems through the implementation of Best Management Practices, including key strategies for optimized water use and overall system performance.

• Optimizing irrigation: Scheduling and Soil Moisture Monitoring

  Published on March 7, 2025

  This session explores strategies for effectively managing water resources using advanced irrigation scheduling and soil moisture monitoring methods.

• Water Rights, Registration and Reporting Requirements and Tools to Help

  Published on March 7, 2025

  Landowners have the right to use water, but there are registration and reporting requirements. Learn about the tool available to help meet the requirements.

• Digital Agriculture and Precision Technologies: Precision Conservation Strategies

  Published on March 6, 2025

  Look into the crystal ball and see that the future of ag is digital. Precision ag technology offers powerful insights for making decisions to increase farm profitability and reduce environmental impact.

• Challenges and Opportunities in No-Till

  Published on March 6, 2025

  What happens when you take away tillage? Christine Charles, MSU Extension educator, will share some lessons learned from farmers’ experiences in transitioning to no-till.

• Challenges and Opportunities in Growing Canola

  Published on March 6, 2025

  Want to go beyond corn, soybean, and wheat? Learn about growing canola at the Kellogg Biological Station through the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, including challenges with planting, harvest, and emerging pests and diseases.

• Case #43: The Mystery of the Stunted Soybeans

  Published on March 6, 2025

  Join us for real life cases of stunted soybeans, the steps we took to determine the cause(s), and how to respond to your own crop mysteries (soybeans or otherwise).

• Slug and Bugs

  Published on March 6, 2025

  A look into fields unusual munching activity. What is the common pest? Slugs! We will discuss some of the factors that led to the issue and some ways to mitigate the risk.

• Poultry Hobbyist: Essential Production Practices for Beginners

  Published on March 4, 2025

  New poultry hobbyists can build confidence and competence in raising their birds with basic but essential practices like proper care and understanding the animal's needs.

• Handling Crisis with your Livestock

  Published on March 3, 2025

  Sometimes accidents and life happens, and your animals go down. What do you do when this happens? How can you prepare for this type of crisis? This webinar explains how to handle down livestock.

• Healthy Births, Healthy Calves: Managing Parturition, Dystocia, and Newborn Calf Care

  Published on March 3, 2025

  This presentation explores effective strategies for managing the calving process, addressing dystocia, and ensuring optimal care for newborn calves. Gain practical tools to support healthy outcomes for both cows and calves.