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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.

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.
Drainage Management for Nutrient Retention

Published on February 18, 2019
MSU Extension Field Crop Webinar Series "Drainage Management for Nutrient Retention"
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.
Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Improve Profit and Stewardship (E2890)

Published on November 23, 2015
Cherry Orchard Floor Management: Opportunities to Improve Profit and Stewardship
Crop Marketing Outlook & Strategies

Published on April 1, 2019
MSU Extension Field Crop Webinar Series "Crop Marketing Outlook & Strategies"
Soybean Cyst Nematode Biology and Management

Published on August 23, 2018
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly topic for Aug. 23, 2018, focused on soybean cyst nematode biology and management, presented by Dr. Marisol Quintanilla, MSU applied nematologist.
Crop *A* Syst for Field Crop and Vegetable Producers (FAS110)

Published on November 6, 2019
Farmers may use this bulletin to assist in becoming MAEAP verified.
Fueling the Future: Potential Biomass Crops for Michigan (E3077)

Published on September 1, 2017
Many different biomasses can be used for energy. This bulletin will explain what biomasses can be used for energy.
Weed Seedbank Dynamics (E2717)

Published on October 13, 2015
Agricultural soils contain thousands of weed seeds per square foot. The density of weed seeds in the weed seedbank is influenced by past farming practices and will vary from field to field.
Growing the Future: Switchgrass Management for Ethanol (E3078)

Published on September 1, 2017
Switchgrass is a native perennial grass that has been selected as a model lignocellulosic feedstock for biofuel production. This is intended to provide Michigan growers with information on establishing and maintaining a switchgrass stand in a suitable way.
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.
Michigan Field Crop Pest Ecology and Management (E2704)

Published on October 27, 2015
This bulletin will help readers understand the ecological principles that can be used to manage field crop pests in new and more effective ways.
Switchgrass as a Biofuel for Michigan (E2987)

Published on September 1, 2017
This document outlines the possibility of Switchgrass as a Biofuel for Michigan
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.
Tillage in Michigan Soybean Systems

Published on February 25, 2019
MSU Extension Field Crop Webinar Series "Tillage in Michigan Soybean Systems"
Asiatic Garden Beetles and Marestail

Published on April 12, 2018
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly topic for April 12, 2018, focused on Asiatic garden beetles and marestail, presented by Bruce MacKellar, MSU Extension educator.
Improving Crop Production Income

Published on March 18, 2019
MSU Extension Field Crop Webinar Series "Improving Crop Production Income"
Frost/Freeze Wheat Issues in 2020

Published on May 14, 2020
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly discussion for May 14, 2020, focuses on frost/freeze wheat issues in 2020, presented by Dennis Pennington, MSU wheat specialist.
Wheat Fertility Management

Published on May 10, 2018
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly topic for May 10, 2018, focused on wheat fertility management for 2018, presented by Dennis Pennington, MSU Extension wheat specialist.
2016 Michigan Soybean Performance Report (E2947)

Published on November 6, 2015
This report provides information on the performance of Conventional, Liberty Link, and Roundup Ready soybean varieties in Michigan in 2016. The presentation of data for the entries tested does not suggest approval or endorsement of varieties by MSU