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Alfalfa management calendar for Michigan

Crop Budget Estimator Tool for Forages (Simple)

Marketing and Pricing Standing Corn Silage

Assessing Alfalfa Stands for Winter Damage

Managing Corn Silage for Quality

Corn silage refresher – Part 1: How to set your cutting date

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  • Stay Connected with the MSU Pesticide Safety and Education Program Website

    Published on March 18, 2025
    The MSU Pesticide Safety & Education Program (PSEP) website is your go-to resource for everything related to pesticide safety, training and certification in Michigan.

  • Soil testing through MSU Extension

    Published on March 11, 2025
    MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.

  • 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.

  • Reminder to sign up for Bulletins Live! Two

    Published on February 28, 2025
    Participants will receive an educational presentation followed by hands-on training demonstrating how to use Bulletins Live! Two on the U.S. EPA website. Six locations are offering this training with limited availability.

  • 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

  • Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Mailer from MSU Extension

    This brief video shows you how to use the residential soil mailer from MSU Extension.

  • Online Hay Production 101 short course is back by popular demand in 2025

    Published on January 22, 2025
    Join our team of Michigan State University Extension specialists and educators online in February and March to learn the ins and outs of growing, harvesting and marketing your hay crop.

  • Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and testing for winter 2024 through spring 2025

    Published on October 23, 2024
    Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions.

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