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 will offer RUP/CCA Credits.
Sessions are organized by date below. To learn more about a specific session, click on the session title.
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Feb 27
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
February 27, 2023 – March 10, 2023 Online Using Zoom
Unique virtual experience encompassing all aspects of the Agricutural industry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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Feb 28
Making the Most of Drones in Agriculture
February 28, 2023 8:00AM – 9:00AM Virtual Via Zoom
Join this session to learn more about utilizing drones for scouting and spraying crops.
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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.
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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.
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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.