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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.
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.
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.
Michigan State University Extension launches new Pesticide Safety Manual sales website

Published on March 14, 2025
The launch of the new MSU Extension Pesticide Safety Manual Sales Store is designed to make purchasing study materials for commercial and private applicators easier and more convenient than ever.
How the Rule of 5% can unlock profits for your farm

Published on March 13, 2025
Small improvements are the key to maintaining positive farm profits.
Want to know how your cover crop is performing? It’s all about the biomass.

Published on March 12, 2025
Check out the new interactive map from the Great Lakes Cover Crop project showing variation in cover crop biomass across the region.
2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 27

Published on March 4, 2025
The 2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 27. The series runs every Thursday from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ET, through September 18.
2025 Tariffs and Considerations for Grain Markets

Published on February 26, 2025
The imposition of tariffs early in 2025 could affect commodity markets and producers economically
Weather variability and its impact on field crops: Continuing the Field Crops Webinar Series

Published on February 19, 2025
Join us on February 17 for the Field Crops Webinar Series to explore strategies for weather-related challenges and their impact on farm management decisions.