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Planting the 2021 wheat crop

Published on September 14, 2020
Much of wheat’s yield potential is determined at planting. To attain top yields, timely planting coupled with appropriate seeding practices can be critical for ensuring an even and uniform stand.
Significant flooding in Michigan has caused hardships for agriculture, MSU Extension responds.

Published on June 5, 2020
MSU Extension has developed a resource a document to help support agricultural producers making flood-related decisions.
Be on the lookout for European corn borer in hops

Published on May 19, 2020
In 2019, European corn borer did significant damage in a number of Michigan hopyards.
Recording of webinar on managing corn and soybeans in on-farm storage is now available

Published on April 16, 2020
Challenging harvest conditions last fall led to on-farm grain storage with higher than normal moisture content. A recorded webinar is now available providing information for maximizing grain quality and minimizing health and safety risks.
MSU Herbicide School offered in Washtenaw County

Published on March 9, 2020
This meeting will aid growers and crop consultants in making wiser decisions regarding herbicide use and reducing weed pressure in prevented planting acres.
Farm Bill ACR/PLC update for Michigan — near crunch time!

Published on March 3, 2020
The deadline for enrolling in the Farm Bill is rapidly approaching. The following information will help you make the best program choices for your farm.
Soybean production lessons learned from the 2019 growing season

Published on February 20, 2020
Many soybean producers would like to forget the 2019 growing season. However, there may be some important lessons that can be learned that will serve producers well in the future.
Lessons learned from the 2019 season part 4

Published on February 14, 2020
This article focuses on crop insurance as a marketing tool.
Lessons learned from the 2019 season part 3

Published on February 13, 2020
This article will focus on the break-evens and how to predict for future references.
Lessons learned from the 2019 season part 1

Published on February 13, 2020
This article will focus on the importance of farm's financial status. Understanding the process of determining how well your farm is doing.
Lessons learned from the 2019 season part 2

Published on February 13, 2020
This article will focus on the cost of production.
Muddy fields and rush to finish field work may move soybean cyst nematodes

Published on February 4, 2020
A half-cup of mud may contain thousands of soybean cyst nematodes, each ready to start eating at your soybean profits.
Pressure on the farm

Published on February 1, 2020
Commodity prices are low, the weather is harsh, and farmers are being pushed to the brink. MSU Extension is helping them cope with the unforgiving grip of stress and mental health issues.
Field Crops Webinar Series: Lessons learned from late and prevented planting in 2019

Published on January 21, 2020
The first webinar will help growers and agribusiness professionals better prepare for and manage against the risks brought on in years like 2019.
Field crop production highlighted at Ag Action Day

Published on January 20, 2020
What if spring 2020 looks like 2019? Ag Action Day on Jan. 31, 2020, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, will explore ways to manage for increasingly wet periods of weather.
Don’t make the wrong PLC/ARC decision for your farm – 2018 Farm Bill ramifications vary greatly from the past

Published on January 8, 2020
Attending a 2018 Farm Bill meeting will help farmers choose the best program for their farm’s unique situation.
Feed sampling will help with beef cow energy and protein supplementation

Published on December 19, 2019
Feed sampling and analysis can pay huge dividends.
2019 Crop Insurance and FSA Reminders – Farmers should act soon

Published on December 5, 2019
Crop producers need to contact their crop insurance and FSA offices soon to ensure they are signed up for several programs.
Will leaving corn in the field to dry until late spring be a viable option?

Published on November 22, 2019
The key factor to consider in deciding whether to leave corn in the field until spring is to assess the risk of yield losses by leaving corn in the field.
Stored grain management training available for farmers and commercial applicators

Published on November 21, 2019
Participants will learn on-farm grain storage tips and earn enough recertification credits to renew their private or commercial applicator fumigation standard without retesting.