News
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A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning
Published on November 3, 2020
The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices. -
Farmers needed to help guide direction of future MSU Extension field crop programming
Published on October 23, 2020
The MSU Extension field crops team is asking farmers for guidance by filling out a brief online needs assessment. -
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool
Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders. -
On-farm conservation practices to build resilience
Published on September 16, 2020
Recoded virtual field day discusses relay cropping, interseeding covers and no-till dry beans planted into cover crops. -
Smuts and bunts of small grains
Published on September 1, 2020
Learn more about dwarf bunt and common bunt, also known as stinking smut, and their management. -
Cover crops are on deck as wheat and other small grains are being harvested
Published on July 28, 2020
Cover crops after wheat can help to protect your soil and minimize pest pressure for the upcoming crop. -
New research on yield response to wheat leaf architecture
Published on June 16, 2020
Michigan State University research is looking at the relationship between plant leaf architecture, seeding rates and yield. -
Conventional drill versus precision planting in wheat: What do we know so far?
Published on June 8, 2020
Michigan State University research is looking at the benefits of precision planting wheat compared to conventional drill. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020
Published on May 28, 2020
Warm air from the south pushes tropical rainfall and armyworm moths into Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 21, 2020
Published on May 21, 2020
High rainfall totals from this past week have put field work on hold, but warmer weather is on the way to get planted crops up and growing.