News
-
Northeast Michigan field crop update – May 11, 2017
Published on May 11, 2017
As fields dry, soil preparation and planting begin. -
MSU Extension horse health and nutrition workshop
Published on May 8, 2017
Register now for the MSU Extension horse health and nutrition workshop on May 20. -
West central Michigan field crop update – May 4, 2017
Published on May 4, 2017
Heavy rains stopped the majority of field work in the west central region. -
Central Michigan field crop update – May 4, 2017
Published on May 4, 2017
The growing season is off to a cold, wet start, but better conditions are coming. -
Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts
Published on April 24, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?” -
Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather
Published on April 19, 2017
New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions. -
Respirator guidelines to meet new Worker Protection Standards
Published on April 10, 2017
Growers will need a medical evaluation and respirator fit test to handle and apply some pesticides this season. -
Worried about cover crop termination? Interested in the latest cover crop developments?
Published on March 1, 2017
The Midwest Cover Crop Council Conference, March 15, 2017, offers researcher and farmer perspectives on cover crop use, termination and establishment in row crops, vegetables and forage/grazing. There’s still time to register! -
Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers
Published on February 22, 2017
New and less experienced farmers have options to consider regarding their crop nutrient programs. -
Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training
Published on February 22, 2017
Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis.