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Field Crop Virtual Breakfast on May 30 will discuss prevented planting crop insurance considerations

Published on May 23, 2019
MSU Extension’s Field Crop Virtual Breakfast continues May 30 with a discussion on factors to consider if wet conditions continue and fields remain too wet to plant by the crop insurance coverage deadlines.
Organic grain crop enterprise budgets are available

Published on May 17, 2019
Tools for growers looking to establish or expand an organic grain farm.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast focuses on early-season weed control

Published on April 18, 2019
MSU Extension’s Field Crop Virtual Breakfast kicks off the 2019 growing season April 25 with a discussion on early-season weed control with Christy Sprague.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 10, 2019

Published on April 10, 2019
The late winter, early spring weather in 2019 has been quite variable.
Developing the leaders you need

Published on February 18, 2019
When farm owners extend their view of employee development farther, much farther, they develop their business as they develop their employees.
2018 Upper Peninsula pea and small grain variety trial

Published on February 13, 2019
Our goal was to evaluate species mixtures and varietal performance of pea, oat and triticale on yield and nutrient content.
Focus on Precision Technology That Pays at 2019 MSU Agriculture Innovation Day on July 26

Published on January 22, 2019
Producers can learn to use technology that increases their farm’s bottom line through data-based decisions and planning.
Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year

Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.
Armyworm alert in northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula

Published on July 18, 2018
There is a widespread outbreak of armyworms across Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula.
Oat varieties and production featured at July 19 Oat Field Day

Published on July 13, 2018
The trials have been managed organically, but the varietal differences will interest all growers. Don’t miss this free Oat Field Day in Hickory Corners on July 19.