Field Crop Sessions

The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference will feature several sessions geared toward field crop growers throughout the two-week program.

Several sessions related to field crop production are eligible for RUP and/or CCA credits. To learn if credits are offered for a session, click on the session title below.

Session recordings are available below.

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Planning for Climate Change on your Farm

Published on February 28, 2025

Think through climate-related risks on your farm and learn how to make a plan to prepare for heavy rains, wind, drought, heat or floods. CCA credits offered.
Successfully Secure NRCS EQIP Contracts for Farmers

Published on February 26, 2025

Step-by-step support to help farmers understand the scope of the EQIP program, and how to best advocate for themselves and their farm when interacting with their local field office.
MSU Agrability Program

Published on February 25, 2025

Learn more about the Michigan AgrAbility Project. This statewide program helps farmers with a disability or injury continue farming.
Bring Your Own Soil to Determine Soil Texture

Published on February 25, 2025

Soil health is vital to grow healthy crops but can be challenging aspect of farming. Soil tests help to know how many nutrients are in the soil and what to add, but soil texture is also critical for good soil management.
Upgrades to older pivot control systems and 360 Rain- A Quick Look at a Robotic Irrigation and Nutrient Application System

Published on February 27, 2024

One of the newest irrigation ideas is 360 Rain. Explore how it may fit into Midwest crop production with over half of our center pivots over 20 year in age. Explore how this can be used to breathe efficiency into old equipment.