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Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers

Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management.
New this year, MSU Extension holds a field crops scouting school

Published on March 26, 2024
This scouting school is designed for interns and entry level scouts to learn the basics of identification, walking patterns and scouting tools.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 8, 2024
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Improve your drone spraying skills at the Michigan Spray Drone Spring Fly-in Workshop

Published on March 6, 2024
This April event will be for any drone pilots interested in improving their spraying prowess.
Are in-furrow/pop-up starter fertilizer programs profitable in soybeans?

Published on March 5, 2024
Learn if your specific soybean in-furrow/pop-up fertilizer program is profitable by conducting a trial with the Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Program in 2024.
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off seventh season March 21, 2024

Published on February 29, 2024
The weekly online program provides timely, relevant information to keep field crop farmers and consultants up to date with rapidly changing crop conditions, pests, diseases and environmental conditions during the growing season.
Repairing harvest ruts this spring

Published on February 29, 2024
Recommendations for repairing harvest ruts prior to planting without causing further soil compaction.
The Field Crops Webinar Series continues with a discussion on agronomy and weather-related challenges for 2024 production

Published on February 27, 2024
This webinar focuses on farm management practices with a focus on navigating weather-related challenges to maximize agronomic management decisions.
What you need to know about EPA's Bulletins Live! Two

Published on February 23, 2024
How to create up to date "Bulletins Live! Two" based on EPA's Pesticide Use Limitation Area for your field locations.
New MSU Extension field crops educator in southwest Michigan

Published on February 9, 2024
Nicolle Ritchie has a strong background in integrated pest management and is passionate about managing pest resistance and improving soil health.