News

Farm Bill – It’s decision time

Published on November 18, 2019
MSU Extension and FSA to host meetings across the state.
Fall weed control reminders on late and prevent plant acres

Published on October 16, 2019
Recommendations for fall 2019 weed control that will set the stage for successful spring 2020 weed control
MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops

Published on September 10, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture.
Cercospora leaf spot management topic of next Field Crops Virtual Breakfast

Published on July 24, 2019
Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on Aug. 1 as Daniel Bublitz discusses Cercospora leaf spot and its management in sugarbeets.
Leaf spot detections in Michigan sugarbeet fields

Published on June 21, 2019
Cercospora and Alternaria leaf spot have been detected in Tuscola County in 2019.
Black cutworms are here

Published on May 20, 2019
However, do not spray fields for cutworm unless you find them in your fields! Trap numbers in Indiana indicate we won’t have a lot of colonization.
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.
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.