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  • Wheat Watchers week of April 7, 2025

    Published on April 11, 2025
    See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.

  • 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.

  • The Outlook for Michigan Agriculture 2025

    Published on April 9, 2025
    This analysis outlines the outlook for agriculture with a particular emphasis on commodities of particular importance to Michigan.

  • Michigan soybean on-farm research trials for 2025

    Published on April 9, 2025
    Several different trials are being conducted on farms across the state to address issues soybean farmers ranked as important to their farms.

  • Does your insurance cover damage to irrigation systems?

    Published on April 9, 2025
    Understanding coverage options, filing a claim, and whether your policy covers your farm needs.

  • The State of Michigan Agriculture: 2025

    Published on April 9, 2025
    This analysis outlines the state of Michigan agriculture in 2025.

  • 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.

  • Irrigation Storm Damage Checklist

    Published on April 3, 2025
    In the event of storm damage, the checklist can help you work through the claims process and timely replacement of your irrigation system.

  • 2024 Potato Seed Spacing and Planting Depth: An Agronomic Analysis

    Published on April 3, 2025
    Michigan is among the top ten potato producing states in the United States with a large component of the Michigan Potato Industry dedicated to supplying potatoes for nationwide chip manufacturers

  • Economics of Potato Seed Spacing and Planting Depth in Potato Production

    Published on April 3, 2025
    Michigan State University (MSU) has invested decades into advancing potato variety development to support and strengthen the industry.

  • Wheat Watchers week of March 31, 2025

    Published on April 3, 2025
    See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.

  • 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.

  • Irrigation is a valuable tool to mitigate the effects of weather variability

    Published on March 26, 2025
    According to the latest USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Irrigation Water Management Survey, irrigated farms and acreage in Michigan have increased significantly.

  • Prevent planter pitfalls this spring

    Published on March 26, 2025
    Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 3 for a discussion on planter set-up considerations with Jason Koning from Precision Planting.

  • MSU Extension announces spring kick-off meeting for hop growers April 17

    Published on March 24, 2025
    Kick-off the 2025 hop growing season in style with MSU Extension with an informative Zoom meeting to kick off the hop growing season on April 17, 2025.

  • Michigan AgrAbility 2024 updates

    Published on March 24, 2025
    Michigan AgrAbility supports farmers with disabilities and limitations, offering equipment modifications, assistive technology and farm evaluations. In 2024, the program collaborated with partners to provide innovative solutions enhancing accessibility.

  • Early season weed control discussion at MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

    Published on March 21, 2025
    The 2025 Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off the series on March 27 with a discussion on early season weed control with MSU professor and specialist Christy Sprague.

  • The corn-soybean ratio and its potential impact on farm profits

    Published on March 21, 2025
    How the corn-soybean ratio can influence your planting intentions.

  • Soybean planting date considerations

    Published on March 21, 2025
    Consistently higher yields have been achieved when planting soybeans earlier from mid-April to early-May, but certain risks with early planting need to be considered.

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