MSU Extension Field Crops

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  Field Crops

  MSU Extension provides research-based field crop production recommendations and resources. Assistance is accessible through educational programs, fact sheets, bulletins, articles, websites and individual contacts.

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• One Canadian's Approach to Cover Crops

  Published on April 29, 2020
  In the Weeds Series 4 Episode 3: Monica Jean and Paul Gross, MSU Extension Field Crops Educators, sit down with Woody Van Arkel, Farmer from Ontario, CA, to discuss cover crops integration into his corn, soybeans, wheat and sugarbeet rotation.

• In a Pickle with Specialty Crops and Cover Crops

  Published on April 21, 2020
  Series 4 Episode 2: Monica Jean and Paul Gross, MSU Extension Field Crops Educators, sit down with Nathan Clarke, farmer in Midland County, to discuss cover crops and conservation tillage practices with dry beans and pickles.

• Myth-busting Phosphorus in Your Fields

  Published on September 30, 2020
  In the Weeds Series 5 Episode 1: MSU Extension educators Monica Jean and Sarah Fronczak sit down with Chad Penn, Research Soil Scientist with USDA-ARS, to discuss how phosphorus behaves in the field and how farming practices can influence its fate.

• Rotation That's Anything but Boring

  Published on January 7, 2021
  In the Weeds Series 6 Episode 3: MSU Extension educators Monica Jean and Paul Gross sit down with Tim Boring, Farmer by Stockbridge, MI, to discuss how to incorporate in innovative practices like relay cropping.

• The Art of Scouting

  Published on January 19, 2021
  In the Weeds Series 6 Episode 3: MSU Extension Field Crops Educators Monica Jean and Paul Gross, sits down with Chris DiFonzo, MSU Field Crops Entomologist, to explore what scouting is and how important it can be for a farming operation.

• Do's and Don'ts for Second-Year Hemp Growers

  Published on April 7, 2020
  Series 3 Episode 5: Eric Anderson, MSU Extension Educator, sits down with Mike Klumpp, owner of Ag Marvels in Shepherd, MI, to discuss hemp management for the experienced grower.

• Hemp Insurance Options

  Published on March 11, 2020
  Series 3 Episode 1: Eric Anderson, MSU Extension Field Crop Educator, sits down with David Colville, Insurance Agent at Colville Insurance, to discuss policy options for the 2020 hemp crop.

• The Scoop on the Poop Power Up

  Published on March 2, 2020
  Series 2 Episode 4: MSU Extension Educators Monica Jean and Sarah Fronzack sit down with Tess Van Gorder, Agriculture Ecology Department Specialist for the Michigan Farm Bureau, to discuss the use of on-farm digesters.

• Now and Later Hemp Regulations

  Published on April 1, 2020
  Series 3 Episode 4: Monica Jean and Eric Anderson, MSU Extension Educators, sit down to discuss current and future hemp regulations that growers and processors should know.

• Is Farming Stressing you out?!?

  Published on November 26, 2019
  Series 1 Episode 2: MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, Monica Jean sits down with Abe Pasch, Dairy Farmer and Isabella County Farm Bureau President and Paul Gross, MSUE Educator, to discuss the stresses of farming.

• In the Weeds: COVID Financial Relief & Farm Bill: Go Sign Up!!

  Published on February 10, 2021
  In the Weeds Series 7 Episode 1: MSU Extension Educators Monica Jean, Jon LaPorte and Corey Clark sits down to discuss COVID financial relief programs farmers can apply for and Farm Bill updates.

• Use of UAVs on the Farm: Dust Collector or Management Tool

  Published on February 3, 2021
  In the Weeds Series 6 Episode 5: MSU Extension Field Crops Educators Monica Jean and Eric Anderson sits down with Bob Goodwin, MSU RS & GIS Senior Geospatial Analyst, to discuss if UAVs are worth the investment for farmers.

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  Pesticide Applicator Training

  This course is designed for those who are studying to take the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP)Exam or for those who need a refresher on safe pesticide handling. The course material follows the National Pesticide Core Manual. Those who complete the course can receive 12 RUP credits.

• Industrial Hemp and Production Overview

  Published on June 24, 2019

  Getting started with understanding irrigation overview

• Industrial Hemp Production 101: Hemp: Varieties, production, strategies and growing requirements

  Published on October 16, 2019

  This webinar will cover the various forms of hemp in production, indoor vs. field production strategies, propagation, media and soils, and environmental and day length requirements, including growth stages for indoor production.

• Industrial Hemp: A New Crop for Michigan

  Published on June 24, 2019

  Getting started with understanding industrial hemp production and irrigation.

• Industrial Hemp Production 101: Considerations for Hemp production

  Published on October 16, 2019

  During the final webinar in the series, Dr. Justice will provide information for those considering changing from ornamental production to industrial hemp production, its potential profits, and yields.

• Industrial Hemp Production 101: Hemp Accounting and Business Considerations

  Published on October 16, 2019

  The webinar will cover how business owners can protect their current business and their new venture. Learn about the basics of accounting and tax compliance, workers comp, and crop insurance in the industrial hemp industry.

• Industrial Hemp Production 101: Insect and Mite pests of industrial hemp

  Published on October 16, 2019

  This webinar will discuss the major insect and mite pests of hemp including chewers, suckers, and borers. The webinar will address the plant protection strategies than can be implemented to manage insect and mite pests of industrial hemp.

• Hemp Production and Irrigation Q & A

  Published on June 24, 2019

  Getting started with asking and receiving answers to your questions