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How the Rule of 5% can unlock profits for your farm

Published on March 13, 2025
Small improvements are the key to maintaining positive farm profits.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
MSU Extension welcomes new field crops educator in Southern Michigan

Published on February 19, 2025
Korede Olugbenle will be based in the Lenawee County MSU Extension office in Adrian.
Weather variability and its impact on field crops: Continuing the Field Crops Webinar Series

Published on February 19, 2025
Join us on February 17 for the Field Crops Webinar Series to explore strategies for weather-related challenges and their impact on farm management decisions.
MSU Extension Field Crops Scouting School returns for second year

Published on February 7, 2025
This scouting school is designed for interns or entry-level scouts to teach the basics of identification, walking patterns, scouting tools, etc.
New corn planting strategies on the MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series

Published on January 28, 2025
Join us Feb. 3 to learn about new corn planting strategies to improve your return on investment.
Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

Published on January 27, 2025
A virtual experience offering 40 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.
MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series returns February 2025

Published on January 16, 2025
The Field Crops Webinar Series is offered for eight weeks to help prepare for the 2025 growing season.
Free online courses on pollinator protection offer a restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit for Michigan certified pesticide applicators

Published on December 6, 2024
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core.
Herbicide plan for the 2025 season

Published on November 19, 2024
Update for field crop farmers on RUP credit opportunities, Bulletins Live! Two and herbicide strategies for the 2025 season.