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Agricultural Resiliency Program funds four new projects

Published on March 11, 2025
The partnership among MSU, the Michigan Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will fund four new projects at $1.275 million each.
2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 27

Published on March 4, 2025
The 2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 27. The series runs every Thursday from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ET, through September 18.
2025 Tariffs and Considerations for Grain Markets

Published on February 26, 2025
The imposition of tariffs early in 2025 could affect commodity markets and producers economically
How to access water withdrawal information post-2008 from the MIWATT (Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool) website.

Published on February 20, 2025
Michigan’s Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool (MIWATT) data can be helpful when looking at nearby withdrawals or checking on a withdrawals status is unknown.
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.
Precision Agriculture: Making your data work for you

Published on February 7, 2025
Data is a broad term, yet in the context of precision agriculture, it is critically important. When utilized properly, data can reduce risk by driving practical, targeted solutions addressing challenges of modern farming.
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.
Price checking your grain market strategies

Published on January 29, 2025
Have you reviewed your market strategies and are they keeping up with changes in the market environment?
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.