News

Two new Enviro-weather stations added in Allegan and Haslett

Published on April 28, 2015
New and replacement MSU Enviro-weather stations brings station total to 75 within Michigan.
Handy farming Internet resources for the 2015 growing season

Published on April 27, 2015
Field crop farmers can get ahead with these Michigan State University Extension online resources for a successful growing season.
Food danger zone

Published on April 26, 2015
Keep food safe by keeping it out of the temperature danger zone.
2015 Status of herbicide resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on April 24, 2015
Glyphosate and other herbicide-resistant weeds continue to spread across Michigan.
Crop response to daylength and its role in fertilizer applications

Published on March 30, 2015
Photoperiodism is the term given to a plant’s ability to respond to changing daylength. Knowing how your crop responds to daylength should influence how you apply fertilizer, especially nitrogen.
Upper Peninsula field and forage crop trial results shared with farmers

Published on February 26, 2015
Variety trials on agronomic crops of interest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula provided useful information.
Field crop management update set for February 5

Published on January 8, 2015
The field crop management update will help farmers and crop consultants learn about new pests and changes to 2015 MSU Extension insect, weed, disease and fertilizer recommendations.
Field crop webinar series scheduled for Monday evenings beginning February 23

Published on January 7, 2015
Free webinars on field crop production and pest management in 2015 will offer participants condensed highlights from winter MSU Extension programs.
Whole grain goodness

Published on December 1, 2014
The importance of eating whole grains for overall health and recommended daily servings.
Measure residue cover to protect the soil

Published on October 30, 2014
Maintaining a minimum amount of crop residue on the soil surface guards against erosion and builds healthy soil.