Previous Year Session Recordings
Since 2001, the MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference has been held. Sessions were recorded and made available for viewing even after the events had concluded.
Video recordings can be found below, organized by date (newest to oldest) or by using the navigation to the right either by year or some specific categories.
Session Recordings
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New Insights & Technologies for Monitoring Stored Grain
Published on March 22, 2022
Join Dr. Klein Ileleji to learn more about new technologies available for monitoring stored grain.
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Stored Grain Insect Pests and Their Lifecycles
Published on March 22, 2022
Learn more about insect pests and their lifecycles and the impact they can have on grain in storage.
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Label Claims on Meat and Poultry Products
Published on March 21, 2022
This session will focus on label requirements and label claims.
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What is IPM and How do you do it?
Published on March 21, 2022
Learn more about integrated pest management and how to implement IPM practices on your farm.
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Why Farmers Should Hire Manure Applicators who are Certified through the Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program
Published on March 21, 2022
This presentation will explain what the certification program is and why farmers will want to hire manure applicators who are certified through the Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program.
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Michigan’s Secure Food Supply Plan
Published on March 16, 2022
Farmers regularly face risks in their operations and for livestock farmers one of the biggest risks to their animals is a disease outbreak. This session will include information on SPS as it pertains to Michigan farmers, discuss the expectations from state government if an outbreak occurs in the US and will highlight the signs and symptoms of this foreign animal disease.
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Cultivating Local Farm Economies: Planning and Zoning for Agritourism
Published on March 10, 2022
Officials, farmers, and interested residents are invited to join MSU Extension educators to learn more about the intersection of the Michigan Right to Farm Act, local planning and zoning, and policy best practices.
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Land management & conservation practices provide options for ag and solar integration - Agrivoltaics - the Future of Farming?
Published on March 9, 2022
Series of three presentations describing various practices and how they can be implemented. The third will discuss Solar sites that combine raising crops for food, fiber, or fuel within the project area to maximize land use.
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2022 Crop Insurance Decisions – How to Protect Your Crop Investment?
Published on March 9, 2022
Learn about insurance policies of yield and revenue protection for corn, soybeans, and wheat, as well as strategies for optimizing insurance and supplemental options.
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Impacts of Deer Browse on Hardwood Species in Michigan Farm Woodlots and Forests
Published on March 9, 2022
Join Dr. Michael Walters to learn more about the impacts that deer are having on hardwood species in Michigan woodlots and forests.
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Considerations for Marketing Timber
Published on March 9, 2022
Learn more about Ohio State University's Timber Price Reports and resources available to look up the timber market values. The session will also cover what to consider when trees are victims of storm blowdowns in terms of marketing and value preservation.
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Working with Consulting Foresters to Manage your Woodlot and Tree Sales
Published on March 9, 2022
Learn about all of the forestry resources available to help landowners in Michigan. Julie will share the importance of working with a forester, the benefits, how to hire one and where to find one.
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Combating Invasive Species Impacting Michigan Forests
Published on March 9, 2022
Alex Florian discusses the invasive species to be on the lookout for in your woodlot.
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Insects and Other Pests: Challenges Facing Michigan Woodlots
Published on March 9, 2022
This session will provide information on major pest problems that could affect trees and woodlots in southwest Michigan. RUP credits available.
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Insect Challenges Facing Michigan Woodlots
Published on March 9, 2022
Learn more about insects and the challenges they are creating in Michigan woodlots.
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Supply Chain Issues and Glyphosate: Building a Weed Control Program Around Herbicide Shortages
Published on March 8, 2022
Supply chain issues could prove problematic this growing season, leading to a potential shortage of herbicides. Join this session to learn more on ways to mitigate these issues and develop a weed control program even amid the shortages.
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Considering Soybeans as a Potentially Lower Input Cost Alternative to Corn in 2022
Published on March 8, 2022
As growers face higher input costs headed into the 2022 growing season, Mike Staton will explore utilizing soybeans as a lower input cost alternative.
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Wheat Management 2022 - Stand Assessment, Fertility and More
Published on March 8, 2022
Join Dennis Pennington to hear more about wheat management in 2022.
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Backyard Mushroom Culture
Published on March 8, 2022
Fun-guy, Chris Imler, discusses the basic concepts of mycology used to grow culinary and medicinal mushroom species.
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Land management & conservation practices provide options for ag and solar integration - Conservation Cover in Solar Energy Sites
Published on March 8, 2022
Series of three presentations describing various practices and how they can be implemented. The second will discuss conservation cover and restoring native plants, grasses, and prairie to protect specific species or provide specific ecosystem services.