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Scouting wheat fields this spring improves management decisions
Published on March 28, 2024
Now is a good time to scout wheat fields and assess plant stands. Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 4 to learn important pest and crop management decisions as wheat comes out of dormancy and begins to grow. -
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. -
Need tips to tackle field ruts? Tune into Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on March 28!
Published on March 21, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on March 28 for an engaging conversation on handling (and preventing) field ruts and compaction this upcoming season. -
Pesticide applicator certification in-person review and testing in Three Rivers on April 10
Published on March 21, 2024
A mandatory core review will precede the pesticide applicator certification testing. Private and commercial core and the fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. -
2024 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast kickoff to highlight early season weed control
Published on March 14, 2024
Spring is here and so is the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series! Join us March 21 for the best management recommendations to start your season off well. -
Growing wheat in a wild spring
Published on March 14, 2024
The weather so far this spring has not been exactly normal. Find out what this means for wheat spring management. -
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. -
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.