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  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 8, 2025

    Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

  • Disease Management in Wheat and Small Grains

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Martin Chilvers, MSU field crops plant pathologist, discussing disease management in wheat and small grains.

  • Weeds outcompete cash crop in surprising victory!

    Published on May 8, 2025
    Avoid this situation by tuning in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series with MSU weed specialist Erin Burns on May 15.

  • What is evapotranspiration and why is it important in irrigation?

    Published on May 7, 2025
    Evapotranspiration (ET) isn’t just a scientific term, it’s the foundation of efficient irrigation. Understanding and applying ET helps maximize yields while improving water productivity.

  • Models for raising pigs for pork highlighted in newest MSU Extension bulletin

    Published on May 6, 2025
    New resource available from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series.

  • North Central SARE offering sustainable agriculture research grants to graduate students

    Published on May 6, 2025
    Applications for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Graduate student grants are due May 29.

  • When is the best time to sell grain?

    Published on May 2, 2025
    Market trend data may hold the key to maximizing sales.

  • Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients

    Published on May 1, 2025
    Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 1, 2025

    Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

  • Optimizing Forage Quality in Hay & Haylage

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU forages and cover crops specialist, discussing optimizing forage quality in hay and haylage.

  • When is the Best Time to Sell Grain?

    Published on April 30, 2025
    Market trend data may hold the key to maximizing sales.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 24, 2025

    Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

  • Herbicide Resistance – Waterhemp Focus

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Hill, MSU weed science diagnostician, discussing herbicide resistance with a focus on waterhemp.

  • Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

    Published on April 23, 2025
    Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!

  • Optimizing your forage quality is the topic for the May 1 Virtual Breakfast Series

    Published on April 23, 2025
    The balancing act between forage yield and quality will challenge even the best forage producers. Join and learn some practical strategies to help increase profitability and efficiency in forage production.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 17, 2025

    Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

  • Nitrogen Stabilizers & Extenders

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kurt Steinke, MSU Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management, discussing nitrogen stabilizers and extenders.

  • Michigan State University Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission potato seed spacing and depth research

    Published on April 17, 2025
    MSU Extension, in partnership with the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, conducts potato seed spacing and depth research with published factsheets highlighting year one research.

  • MSU Extension and USDA need your feedback on a new resource for farm producers

    Published on April 11, 2025
    The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision Making Guide is a jointly created resource in the works for new farm managers and beginning farmers.

  • Join MSU Extension’s April 24 Virtual Breakfast Series on recognizing herbicide resistance in waterhemp

    Published on April 10, 2025
    Correct identification for pigweed and waterhemp is essential for herbicide resistance management.

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