James Isleib

isleibj@msu.edu
Telephone: 906-387-2530
Cellphone: 906-250-9609
Fax: 906-387-2710

MSU Extension

Crop Production Educator

Alger County Extension Office

E9526 Prospect Street, Suite 1
Munising, MI 49862

Assessing common factors of success among Michigan's Upper peninsula beginning farmers

Tags: alger, msu extension

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Tips on quality hay and pasture for beginning farmers: Part 1 - Quality, March 4, 2019
Financial aspects of cover crops is topic of upcoming online program, March 4, 2019
Webinar focuses on herbicide efficacy under weather stress, February 26, 2019
Am I up to the physical labor of starting a new farming business?, December 20, 2018
New Beginning Farmers series offered online by MSU Extension, November 28, 2018
A look at agricultural statistics in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, November 1, 2018
Assessing your alfalfa stand, September 26, 2018
Ontario groups studying alternative forage galega for northern climate, August 29, 2018
Alfalfa nurse crop yields compared, August 9, 2018
2018 Beginning Farmer Webinar Series recordings now available online, July 12, 2018
When should I harvest my small grain forage?, July 3, 2018
Emergency forages – Part 3: Utilizing summer annual forage crops, June 21, 2018
Emergency forages – Part 2: Millets, June 21, 2018
Emergency forages – Part 1: Sudangrass, sorghum and hybrids, June 21, 2018
Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program offers free services to producers, April 26, 2018
Be smart when farming near underground pipelines and utilities, March 16, 2018
Nurse crops for new alfalfa or mixed hay seedings, March 6, 2018
Ever heard of a mole drain?, March 5, 2018
Should you consider a U-pick enterprise?, February 5, 2018
New webinar series for beginning farmers begins January 2018, November 29, 2017
Review sessions and exams in Upper Peninsula for state certified pesticide applicators, November 22, 2017
Environmental certification progressing on Upper Peninsula farms, November 8, 2017
Pea and oat trial in Upper Peninsula completed — Part 1: Yields, September 28, 2017
Should I burn off my old, unharvested hay or chop it back onto the field?, September 20, 2017
Three-year demonstration completed on hay fertility in Chippewa County, September 13, 2017
Raising woods-grazed pigs on new farms, July 25, 2017
New recorded programs available on MSU Extension Beginning Farmer website, July 14, 2017
What’s happening to the nitrogen in my water-logged soil?, July 7, 2017
Pipeline safety is an important farm issue that can’t be ignored, May 30, 2017
Hay fertility demonstration shows multi-year soil fertility changes through soil test results, May 25, 2017
Why does boron show up on my soil test report?, May 17, 2017
Plan now for corn silage success – Part 2: Crop nutrient needs and harvest management, April 20, 2017
What you can do to ease the current income squeeze from low farm commodity prices, April 18, 2017
Plan now for corn silage success – Part 1: Hybrid selection, March 9, 2017
Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers, February 22, 2017
A quick look at the nitrogen cycle and nitrogen fertilizer sources – Part 1, February 1, 2017
A quick look at the nitrogen cycle and nitrogen fertilizer sources – Part 2, February 1, 2017
New webinar series for beginning farmers will begin January 2017, January 22, 2017
Pros and cons of granular and liquid fertilizers, December 29, 2016
Manure provides plant nutrients, but not always at book value, December 29, 2016
Options for managing winter manure nutrients on Michigan beef farms, December 15, 2016
Soil calcium-to-magnesium ratios should not concern most farmers, November 14, 2016
Second year hay fertilizer and lime demonstration in Chippewa County, October 14, 2016
Taking a close look at soil profiles helps understand soil health concepts, October 12, 2016
When am I farming, and when am I excavating?, August 22, 2016
Oat and pea forage combinations, August 18, 2016
Uncommon forage grass species found on eastern Upper Peninsula beef farm, July 25, 2016
Parasitic weeds are rare, but not unknown in Michigan, July 11, 2016
New deep tillage methods on clay soils deserve a look, April 25, 2016
Sulfur fertilization on alfalfa a likely advantage for central Upper Peninsula farmers, April 21, 2016
Upper Peninsula farmer shares suggestions for newer farmers based on lifetime experience, March 2, 2016
Building soil organic matter on Upper Peninsula crop rotations – Part 2 of 2, February 16, 2016
Building soil organic matter on Upper Peninsula crop rotations – Part 1 of 2, February 8, 2016
Should I use dolomitic or calcitic lime?, December 17, 2015
Small farm machinery and organic production presentations for beginning farmers archived, December 16, 2015
Small farm business and marketing presentations for beginning farmers archived, December 16, 2015
Livestock and poultry presentations for beginning farmers archived, December 16, 2015
Vegetable, field crop and fruit production presentations for beginning farmers archived, December 16, 2015
New beginning farmers’ series offered online by MSU Extension, December 15, 2015
Prepping an old, neglected field for crop production – Part 1 of 2, October 28, 2015
Prepping an old, neglected field for crop production – Part 2 of 2, October 28, 2015
2015 planting and harvest weather in Upper Peninsula is big improvement over 2014, October 26, 2015
Hay fertilizer and lime demonstration in Chippewa County, August 24, 2015
Management suggestions for barley yellow dwarf virus control, August 20, 2015
Three farms at forage field day give insight into annual forages and hay fertilization rates, August 20, 2015
Understanding MSU soil test report basics – Part 2 of 2, June 29, 2015
Understanding MSU soil test report basics – Part 1 of 2, June 29, 2015
Hulless oats as a potential farm-grown feed grain, June 8, 2015
Endophyte-free tall fescue: Should I be concerned about endophytes in forage grasses?, June 4, 2015
Improving forage productivity with assessment and planning – Part 1, April 30, 2015
Planting cover crops to improve clay soil quality used for pasturing livestock, March 26, 2015
Cover crop challenges in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, February 26, 2015
Upper Peninsula field and forage crop trial results shared with farmers, February 26, 2015
Why bother with online Beginning Farmer Webinars?, January 23, 2015
Cover crop strategies for northern Michigan farms, November 26, 2014
Controlling wild carrot in hay fields and pastures, November 25, 2014
Reed canarygrass – love it or hate it, October 14, 2014
MSU Extension Beginning Farmer Webinar series continues online, October 7, 2014
MSU helps kids understand agriculture and natural resource sciences, October 6, 2014
Root rot on dry beans common under cool, wet growing conditions, September 2, 2014
Why farm in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula?, August 28, 2014
Armyworm infestations reported on Upper Peninsula farms, August 1, 2014
Upper Peninsula field crop regional report – July 31, 2014, August 1, 2014
Low-input pasture renovation, June 24, 2014
Using grasses to optimize fiber content in dairy rations, June 24, 2014
Upper Peninsula field crop regional report – May 30, 2014, May 30, 2014
Questions for those considering "direct marketing" of farm products, April 30, 2014
How close can Northern Michigan farmers come to raising $2 per bushel corn? Part 1, April 25, 2014
Six strong reasons to plant certified small grain seed, March 31, 2014
Bacterial blight of dry beans in Michigan, March 21, 2014
Online education programs for beginning farmers still available, March 5, 2014
Getting started with soil improvement: An overview for beginners – Part 2, January 31, 2014
Getting started with soil improvement: An overview for beginners – Part 1, January 28, 2014
On-farm trial identifies better yielding potato varieties under naturally grown practices, December 30, 2013
Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?, December 30, 2013
MSU Extension offers online programs for beginning farmers, December 27, 2013
On-farm crop tests can be powerful tools for individual farmers, November 21, 2013
Malting barley varieties compared in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, November 21, 2013
Naturally grown hay production: The pros and cons, October 28, 2013
Strategies for disease control in crops, October 28, 2013
Growing local barley for local beer-making, October 1, 2013
Reasons to consider rye for fall cover, September 27, 2013
Zinc and manganese: Be on the alert for deficiencies in sensitive crops, September 3, 2013
White mold in dry edible beans is evident now, September 3, 2013
What motivates beginning farmers?, July 31, 2013
Local food retailers offer insights into ways beginning farmers can be successful, July 29, 2013
Birdsfoot trefoil fills a forage need on many Michigan farms, July 3, 2013
New tools emerging to measure soil health, June 14, 2013
Getting started with field crops and hay in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, May 31, 2013
Upper Peninsula field crop regional report – May 30, 2013, May 30, 2013
Tips for horse hay producers – Part 2, April 23, 2013
Tips for horse hay producers – Part 1, April 22, 2013
Forage webinar captures highlights of winter Extension meetings, March 27, 2013
Foliar fungicide use in corn, March 26, 2013
Screening new wheat varieties for stem rust resistance, February 25, 2013
A Michigan’s Upper Peninsula farmer uses buckwheat to improve low fertility clay soils, January 25, 2013
Forage and weed species identification crucial for stressed fields, January 23, 2013
Signs and symptoms of plant disease: Is it fungal, viral or bacterial?, December 19, 2012
A quick look at plant disease caused by nematodes, December 14, 2012
Cost of renovating hay or pasture fields in northern Michigan, November 9, 2012
Single species versus multiple species cover crops, November 6, 2012
Need detail on the soils you farm or manage? Try the NRCS Web Soil Survey, October 10, 2012
Hunters on my farm, October 4, 2012
Fungicide trial on oats shows favorable results, September 17, 2012
Keys to successful establishment of grass-legume conventional seedings: Part II, September 10, 2012
Keys to successful establishment of grass-legume conventional seedings: Part I, August 7, 2012
Test weight in small grains, August 6, 2012
Potassium fertility impacts hay and pasture performance during drought, July 11, 2012
Short-season corn hybrids in northern Michigan – an option for grain?, July 6, 2012
Exploring alternative field crops, June 18, 2012
Milkweed in no-till fields and pastures: A persistent problem?, June 7, 2012
Soil temperature, seed germination and the unusual spring of 2012, May 4, 2012
Enterprise budgets for selected U.P. small grain crops, May 4, 2012
Wrapping dry hay, April 11, 2012
Is festulolium a cool-season forage grass you should consider?, March 2, 2012
Michigan noxious weed laws, though rarely enforced, define and regulate prohibited/restricted weeds, February 9, 2012
Diseases of red clover and birdsfoot trefoil, January 16, 2012
Tips on diagnosing field crop diseases (Part II), January 12, 2012
Tips on diagnosing field crop diseases (Part I), December 7, 2011
A closer look at leaf diseases of alfalfa, December 7, 2011
Gain knowledge on stem diseases of alfalfa, November 21, 2011
Do fungicides make sense for oats and barley in northern Michigan?, November 14, 2011
Be familiar with root rot diseases of alfalfa, October 14, 2011
Gardeners and small-scale potato growers can help prevent late blight, October 14, 2011
Long-term research demonstrates conservation merits of no-till corn production, September 7, 2011
Thinking about planting crops into marginal land?, September 7, 2011
Tell me again…what does “lime index” mean?, August 15, 2011
Small grain and forage pea mixtures: A forage option, August 11, 2011
Do I really need to add ammonium sulfate to my glyphosate spray mix?, July 8, 2011
MSU Upper Peninsula research center field day will “focus on efficiency”, July 8, 2011
Deer exclusion fencing on Michigan farms, June 10, 2011
The “19-19-19” Upper Peninsula fertilizer program, June 9, 2011
Crop requirements for sulfur vary, May 13, 2011
Industrial wood ash on crop land, May 13, 2011
Crown rust on oats, April 25, 2011
Winter feeding practices affect soil fertility and subsequent crop performance, April 25, 2011
Starting out with a “clean” field, April 6, 2011
Field peas for northern Michigan, March 31, 2011
Understanding how hay dries in the field, March 16, 2011
Liming Michigan’s Upper Peninsula soils, March 15, 2011
Understanding how hay dries in the field, March 15, 2011

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