News

Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts

Published on April 24, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?”
Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

Published on April 19, 2017
New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.
Respirator guidelines to meet new Worker Protection Standards

Published on April 10, 2017
Growers will need a medical evaluation and respirator fit test to handle and apply some pesticides this season.
Worried about cover crop termination? Interested in the latest cover crop developments?

Published on March 1, 2017
The Midwest Cover Crop Council Conference, March 15, 2017, offers researcher and farmer perspectives on cover crop use, termination and establishment in row crops, vegetables and forage/grazing. There’s still time to register!
Crop nutrient management for beginning farmers

Published on February 22, 2017
New and less experienced farmers have options to consider regarding their crop nutrient programs.
Drones in agriculture and hands-on drone training

Published on February 22, 2017
Training programs tie how to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems, or drones, together with data collection and geographic data analysis.
Enviroweather website modernization survey

Published on February 20, 2017
Enviroweather seeks input from users as it plans to modernize the website for better and easier use.
What happened to sugarbeet quality in 2016?

Published on February 16, 2017
Sugarbeet quality was reduced in 2016 because of Cercospora leaf spot, excess nitrogen and extended warm fall.
Why water control structures should be considered in your farming management

Published on February 14, 2017
Local producers are invited to a free workshop Feb. 23, 2017, that will provide tools needed for managing soil, water and nutrients on and off the farm.
Pest and field crop management update meetings in February 2017

Published on February 13, 2017
Field crop producers can learn about numerous topics important to crop production in 2017 by attending upcoming Pest and Crop Management Update meetings.