News

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.
USDA projects record-low hay acreage for Michigan in 2025

Published on May 6, 2025
Michigan harvested hay acreage is estimated to be 740,000 acres for 2025, a decrease of 3% from 2024 and 5% from 2023.
Exploring alternative field crops

Published on May 5, 2025
Alternative crops come with both opportunities and risks.
Mark your calendars for the 2025 Breakfast on the Farm event

Published on May 2, 2025
Join us Saturday, August 2 in Lansing for a free Breakfast on the Farm event at the MSU Horse Teaching and Research Center.
Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

Published on April 25, 2025
An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.
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.
Did conservation practices price out for an agroecology research site in 2024?

Published on April 16, 2025
Looking at the 2024 financials of the Kellogg Biological Station’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research experimental site.
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.
2025 Field Crops IPM course updated and available for growers

Published on April 4, 2025
Get an update on insect, disease, nematode and weed management with RUP credits included.
MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast series continues April 10 with corn and soybean planting considerations

Published on April 2, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues April 10 with MSU Extension cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh discussing planting considerations for corn and soybean this spring.