Resources

Recordkeeping System for Crop Production

Published on May 12, 2025
A system for keeping records for pesticide application, nutrient application, manure application, animal burial and composting, irrigation and employee training.
When is the Best Time to Sell Grain?

Published on April 30, 2025
Market trend data may hold the key to maximizing sales.
Utilizing Soil Moisture Sensors for Efficient Irrigation Management

Published on April 22, 2025
Effective irrigation management is essential for sustainable agriculture and improving yields, water efficiency, and returns on investment.
The State of Michigan Agriculture: 2025

Published on April 9, 2025
This analysis outlines the state of Michigan agriculture in 2025.
The Outlook for Michigan Agriculture 2025

Published on April 9, 2025
This analysis outlines the outlook for agriculture with a particular emphasis on commodities of particular importance to Michigan.
Bulletin E-3431 How to Read a Seed Guide (Soybean Edition)

Published on January 16, 2025
This publication discusses the types of information likely found across most soybean seed guides and reviews how costs and harvest factors are important considerations in selecting seed options for your farm.
Lessons From Long Term Research: Comparing No-Till to Conventional Tillage Over 30 years

Published on January 9, 2025
A summary of over 30 years of research by KBS LTER that measured yield, profitability, soil aggregation, carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas emissions and soil moisture in tilled and no-tilled fields.
Seed Trait Packages and POST Weed Control Options

Published on October 9, 2024
This fact sheet provides a quick reference for postemergence herbicide tolerance based on trait packages for soybean and corn.
Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on July 31, 2024
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.
Providing Timely & Relevant Information to Field Crop Producers & Agronomists

Published on June 4, 2024
MSU Extension has a long history of providing research-based knowledge to address the needs of field crop producers and agronomists across Michigan.