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Critical Food Safety and Quality Elements in the Dry Bean Supply Chain
Published on June 26, 2024
The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of food quality and safety for Michigan bean growers in the context of the complex food supply chain. -
Wheat watchers week of June 17, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week. -
MSU Extension Supports Agriculture's Nutrient Management Efforts for Clean Water
Published on June 20, 2024
MSU Extension’s efforts benefit water quality within and beyond our state by helping to maintain the integrity of the Great Lakes. -
Considering double-crop soybeans after a winter cereal this year?
Published on June 20, 2024
The unusually rapid winter wheat crop development this spring may result in increased interest in planting double-crop soybeans after wheat harvest this summer. Producers need to understand and manage the risks of this practice. -
Identifying soybean reproductive growth stages
Published on June 20, 2024
Key management decisions are made during the reproductive growth stages in soybean, so being able to identify each stage is critical. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 20, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
Soybeans began flowering, side dressed nitrogen applications continued in corn, and wheat kernels began to dry down. -
The comeback of the European corn borer?
Published on June 19, 2024
Join MSU Extension to hear Jocelyn Smith discussing European corn borer during the June 27 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series. -
No-till? No problem
Published on June 19, 2024
The No-Till Field Day on July 19 will allow registrants to view no-till soil surfaces and subsurfaces and learn about the challenges and successes of no-till. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with Cercospora leaf spot management in sugarbeets
Published on June 18, 2024
Jaime Willbur, MSU plant pathologist, will provide strategies for controlling Cercospora leaf spot in sugarbeets during the June 20 Virtual Breakfast Series. -
New prairie strip partial budget tool
Published on June 18, 2024
What does it cost to convert cropland to prairie strips? -
Fertigation and sidedress nitrogen applications can protect farm profits and the environment
Published on June 17, 2024
Split nitrogen applications, such as fertigation and sidedress nitrogen, on sandy soils are an essential component to increasing nitrogen use efficiency and mitigating environmental risks. -
Water use reporting: Making it easy to record with irrigation scheduling tools
Published on June 14, 2024
As the April 1 deadline for past year water use reporting for irrigation and other large water uses came and went, many producers are reminded of the value of keeping good records within their water management. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update—June 13, 2024
Published on June 13, 2024
Warm temperatures led to increased crop growth, rapid weed growth and post-emergent herbicide applications. Low levels of Fusarium head blight were detected. Second cutting of forages began. -
Assessing soybean stands
Published on June 13, 2024
Being able to compare seeding rate against emerged plant populations helps with a number of management decisions including whether a replant is necessary. -
Aerial application: A sign of spring crop production
Published on June 13, 2024
Aerial applications are valuable for timing pest management regardless of soil conditions. -
Dairy Spotlight: Samantha Wolfe
Published on June 12, 2024
Agriculture Occupational Health Educator, MSU Extension -
Helping Farm Families Transition their Farm Business to the Next Generation
Published on June 11, 2024
MSU Extension works to improve farm personal well-being and income, expand agriculture-related businesses and increase employment opportunities, leading to agriculture being one of the strongest industries within Michigan. -
Prairie Strip Partial Budget Tool
Published on June 10, 2024
This partial budget tool is an editable spreadsheet made to determine gains and losses from converting row crop areas to restored prairie. -
Budgeting for Prairie Strips
Published on June 10, 2024
This bulletin shows how to calculate where and how prairie strips can be a financial benefit to the farm operation. -
Wheat watchers week of June 3, 2024
Published on June 6, 2024
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.