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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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• Irrigation Management

  Published on July 26, 2018
  The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly topic for July 26, 2018, focused irrigation management, presented by Lyndon Kelley, MSU Extension Irrigation Educator.

• Early Season Insect Management

  Published on May 24, 2018
  The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly topic for May 24, 2018, focused on early-season insect management for 2018, presented by Chris DiFonzo, MSU Extension entomology specialist.

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  Soybean SMaRT On-Farm Research Report 2018

  Published on December 1, 2018
  The year 2018 marks the eighth season of the SMaRT on-farm research program, made possible by the checkoff investment of Michigan soybean producers. This year 48 producers around the state conducted on-farm research trials within 11 projects.

• Forage Improvement on a Budget

  Published on March 7, 2016
  MSU Extension Field Crop Webinar Series "Forage Improvement on a Budget"

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  Land Rent Calculator

  Published on March 1, 2019
  This is an Excel tool designed to help producers consider the impact of land rent payments against their overall farm profits.

• Resurgence of Western Bean Cutworm

  Published on February 13, 2017
  MSU Extension Field Crop Webinar Series "Resurgence of Western Bean Cutworm"

• Nutrient Management Research in Field Crops

  Published on March 14, 2016
  MSU Extension Field Crop Webinar Series "Nutrient Management Research in Field Crops"

• Disease Management Update

  Published on February 29, 2016
  MSU Extension Field Crop Webinar Series "Disease Management Update"

• Crane Management

  Published on March 22, 2019
  Learn about crane biology, the damage cranes can cause for crops, and effective management strategies.

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  Tar spot in the spotlight

  Published on July 1, 2020
  Learn more about corn tar spot and its recent history in Michigan, the 2020 outlook and management options.

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  Evaluating hail-damaged crops - Part 1

  Published on June 23, 2017
  Producers are advised to wait three to five days after a storm to evaluate hail-damaged crops.

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  Drone workshops for agricultural professionals in Traverse City and East Lansing

  Published on September 18, 2019
  Register for free, hands-on training in drone operation, processing and analysis.

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  Calling all farmers! Please complete new national cover crop survey

  Published on March 27, 2020
  USDA SARE is distributing a new national survey to farmers asking about their experiences with cover crops, due April 12.

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  Good hay crop in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula

  Published on August 5, 2019
  So far, local farmers report an above-average yield and good quality hay despite a wet and late spring season.

• Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 23, 2013

  Published on May 23, 2013
  Rain, rain, go away! Central Michigan fields are saturated with standing water in many locations.

• Offers to sell mineral rights should be considered carefully: Part 2

  Published on April 16, 2014
  Landowners and mineral owners in Michigan are receiving offers to sell rather than lease their mineral rights. Part 1 defined “mineral property” and “partnering together” with the buyer.

• Elevated levels of corn ear rots may be seen in some southern Michigan fields

  Published on September 29, 2011
  Protect your grain quality and marketability this fall by scouting and properly identifying potential corn ear rots, such as gibberella and aspergillus.

• Updating Michigan irrigators

  Published on December 23, 2016
  Six area meeting hosted by Agri-business provides irrigation update for Michigan irrigators.

• Cellulosic biofuel process can also improve ruminant forage digestibility

  Published on July 1, 2013
  The Ammonia Fiber Expansion (AFEX) process breaks down cell walls producing a product that can be used for biofuel production or cattle feed.

• Aphanomyces root rot in sugarbeets can affect sugarbeet quality

  Published on January 23, 2014
  Aphanomyces cochlioides can significantly reduce yield and quality of sugarbeets in Michigan and Ontario.