News

Southeast Michigan Crop and Pest Management Update meeting on February 7

Published on January 17, 2023
The Crop and Pest Management Update in southeast Michigan will help growers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the 2023 growing season.
54th annual Branch County Farmers Day to be held February 20, 2023

Published on January 12, 2023
MSU Extension will host educational programming in Coldwater, Michigan to continue the legacy of this long-standing outreach event.
Quarterly grain market updates and marketing strategy meetings available in-person or virtually

Published on November 16, 2022
Come learn about current market trends and principles to help you markets your grains.
Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year

Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available.
Cereal rye varieties grown in Michigan show substantial differences in growth habit, yield and quality for distilled spirits

Published on October 4, 2022
Growers and distillers can use this information to select the best rye varieties for Michigan.
Planting the 2023 Wheat Crop

Published on September 6, 2022
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.
Proper tractor tire pressure saves fuel and time

Published on May 12, 2022
Inflating tractor tires properly is an important way to save fuel and time during field operations.
Reducing sidewall compaction in field crops

Published on May 5, 2022
The potential for sidewall compaction occurring during planting operations is high this spring and the following information will help you reduce this yield-limiting phenomenon.
Great Lakes Hop and Barley Conference gets a makeover

Published on December 3, 2021
MSU Extension, Michigan Brewers Guild and Master Brewers Association are bringing hop and barley growers expanded educational and networking opportunities via a conference Jan. 12-14, 2022. Registration is open!
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 1, 2021

Published on July 1, 2021
Bust to boom…to bust? How rainfall in the last half of June has alleviated the drought situation in southern Michigan and what possible concerns the recent wet weather could bring to crop production.