Field Crops
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Family Farms Conference workshop recordings highlight sustainable agriculture
Published on May 17, 2024
Videos include farmer SARE grant projects, farmer wellness, farm to school, agritourism, small-scale livestock and more. -
Postemergence Weed Control Options
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Burns, MSU weed scientist and assistant professor, discussing postemergence weed control options.
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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with dry bean production in Michigan
Published on May 15, 2024
The May 23 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast will feature Scott Bales, MSU dry bean specialist, discussing dry bean production in Michigan. -
Managing Corn and Nitrogen After Waterlogging
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Alex Lindsey, assistant professor at The Ohio State University, discussing managing corn and nitrogen (N) after waterlogging.
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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with planning postemergence weed control for the season ahead
Published on May 8, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 16 to plan your postemergence weed control options with Erin Burns. -
Crop Growth Staging
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Manni Singh, MSU cropping systems agronomist, discussing crop growth staging.
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Price checking your grain market strategies
Published on May 2, 2024
Have you reviewed your market strategies and are they keeping up with changes in the market environment? -
Farmer run over while attempting to remount a tractor
A farmer died after being caught in the front tires of a tractor while trying to remount the tractor which had shifted into gear during a repair. Recommendations to prevent similar events.
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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with corn and nitrogen management after waterlogging
Published on April 30, 2024
Join us May 9 as Alex Lindsey discusses managing corn and nitrogen after waterlogging. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to highlight crop growth staging on May 2
Published on April 25, 2024
Staging crops is an important, but underappreciated skill in row crop production -
Conservation Practices for Soil Health
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Abby Smith, U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service state agronomist for Michigan, discussing conservation practices for soil health.
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AGR makes record contribution to AgrAbility
Published on April 23, 2024
MSU's Alpha Gamma Rho Tau Chapter's record-breaking $34,000 donation to Michigan AgrAbility represented the proceeds of their annual Beef Preview Show, marking the fraternity's continued commitment to supporting farmers with disabilities. -
MSU releases new grain marketing decision tool
Published on April 23, 2024
Designed for both first time and seasoned marketers, the MSU Grain Marketing Evaluation Tool uses current information to help analyze market conditions. -
MSU Grain Marketing Evaluation Tool
Published on April 22, 2024
Designed for both first time and seasoned marketers, the MSU Grain Marketing Evaluation Tool uses current information to help analyze market conditions. -
Optimizing Planting Decisions for 2024
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Manni Singh, MSU cropping systems agronomy specialist, discussing optimizing planting decisions for 2024.
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What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?
Published on April 18, 2024
Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with conservation for soil health
Published on April 17, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 25 as Abby Smith with the Natural Resources Conservation Service discusses conservation practices. -
USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates
Published on April 17, 2024
Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services -
MSU Extension’s free produce safety texting service expands to serve North Central region
Published on April 17, 2024
The free produce safety texting service, which provides farm workers and their employers with one weekly produce safety text, will now be available to many more growers and their employees. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with corn and soybean planting considerations
Published on April 11, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 18 with MSU Extension cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh discussing planting considerations for corn and soybean this spring.