News

Excess sugar beets may be an opportunity for great cattle feed

Published on November 16, 2021
The high sugar content of sugar beets can be used for a high energy feedstuff in cattle diets.
Tax planning in the summer? Starting early could yield results

Published on August 26, 2021
Taking the time to evaluate your tax situation now can yield big dividends when you finalize your tax management plan at the end of the year.
Crop and soil sciences prepares next generation of agriculture professionals

Published on April 16, 2021
Recent grad reflects on how his time at MSU and various experiences prepared him for a future supporting land stewardship and crop profitability on his family’s farm.
MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers

Published on November 6, 2020
With the presence of uncertainties, making well-informed decisions on the farm has never been more important.
Consumer opinions matter: Row crop farmers, are you listening?

Published on November 4, 2020
Connecting with the consumer is an important part of marketing farm commodities.
A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning

Published on November 3, 2020
The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices.
Farmers needed to help guide direction of future MSU Extension field crop programming

Published on October 23, 2020
The MSU Extension field crops team is asking farmers for guidance by filling out a brief online needs assessment.
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool

Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.
Michigan State University hosts dry bean and sugar beet virtual field day

Published on August 4, 2020
Online webinar updated growers and agribusiness industry on current research and outreach
Managing disease for better growth, storage and processing of sugar beets and potatoes

Published on July 1, 2020
Jaime Willbur, assistant professor in the Michigan State University Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, analyzes the impact of pathogens to prolong the health of key Michigan crops.