-
Beginning farmers, We’ve got news for you!
Published on June 11, 2021
New and beginning farmers can sign up to receive a new monthly newsletter catered to their needs. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 10, 2021
Published on June 10, 2021
Rain showers this week were beneficial for those fortunate enough to be underneath one, but more dry weather in the forecast is unwelcome news for moving crops through early vegetative stages. -
Southeast Michigan field crops update – June 10, 2021
Published on June 10, 2021
The Twilight Field Crop Day will be June 23 at Monroe County Community College from 6 to 8:30 p.m. -
Should you plant double crop soybeans in Michigan?
Published on June 10, 2021
The high soybean price has increased interest in planting double crop soybeans after wheat harvest this summer. Producers need to understand and manage the risks of this practice. -
Michigan hop crop report for the week of June 7, 2021
Published on June 10, 2021
Growers experienced hot and dry weather across the state. -
Consider drought-motivated irrigation purchases carefully
Published on June 8, 2021
Hot, dry summers sometimes result in quick irrigation investment decisions that may be regretted -
2021 a challenging year for forages topic for June 17 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast
Published on June 8, 2021
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 17, 2021, will feature MSU Extension forage specialist Kim Cassida discussing current challenges for forage production imposed by drought, high grain prices and other factors. -
Pandemic Cover Crop Program offers crop insurance discounts – Deadline June 15
Published on June 7, 2021
The USDA Risk Management Agency’s Pandemic Cover Crop Program offers a discount of $5 per acre on a farmer’s 2021 crop insurance premium. -
Wheat watchers report – June 7, 2021
Published on June 7, 2021
Fieldwork is mostly done around the state. -
Michigan hop crop report for the week of May 31, 2021
Published on June 3, 2021
Dial in your fertility plan now. -
Water quality farming “The Bay Way”
Published on June 3, 2021
Learn how a farmer-to-farmer network aims to accelerate nutrient management adoption in the Saginaw River Watershed. -
Southeast Michigan field crops update – June 3, 2021
Published on June 3, 2021
The Michigan Wheat Program's 2021 summer field day will be Wednesday, June 9, from 8 to 10 a.m. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 3, 2021
Published on June 3, 2021
Row crop development remains strong but concerns over dry conditions in the foreseeable future persist. -
Classic weather pattern for potato leafhopper outbreak is here
Published on June 2, 2021
Second cutting alfalfa should be scouted early after regrowth appears. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 10 focuses on organic field crop production
Published on June 2, 2021
Vicki Morrone will provide guidance on certification and quality production of organic crops. -
In-person small grains for brewing and distilling field day to highlight research at Kellogg Biological Station
Published on June 1, 2021
The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station will host an in-person small grains for brewing and distilling field day to showcase multiple variety and management trials on June 25, 2021. -
Early irrigation topic for June 3 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast
Published on May 27, 2021
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 3 will feature MSU irrigation specialists Younsuk Dong and Lyndon Kelly discussing early irrigation strategies. -
Southeast Michigan field crops update – May 27, 2021
Published on May 27, 2021
Watch for potato leafhoppers in alfalfa. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 27, 2021
Published on May 27, 2021
Rainfall this week is coming at a crucial time to get herbicides watered in and crops out of the ground and off to a good start as planting is nearing completion. -
Registration details for the 2021 MSU Weed Tour on June 30
Published on May 27, 2021
Come join us to view the latest in corn and soybean weed control research.
