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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. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 17, 2025
Published on April 17, 2025
A break in the rain resulted in fertilizer spreading, cultivating and even planting. Wheat is at Feekes 4-5, and powdery mildew started in lush stands. -
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. -
Boron in vegetables: Not too little, not too much
Published on April 8, 2025
Boron is an important micronutrient in many plant systems. However, it needs to be applied with caution. -
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. -
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.