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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.
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.
Take the certified applicator exam in St. Joseph County on March 26

Published on March 17, 2025
The core review and exam to become a certified restricted use pesticide (RUP) applicator will be held on March 26 in Three Rivers. Four RUP credits are available to those with a current license who attend the review.
The pathogens are back again

Published on March 17, 2025
Watch the Field Crops Webinar Series on March 24 for a disease update.
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.
Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program funds four new projects

Published on March 11, 2025
The partnership among MSU, the Michigan Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will fund four new projects at $1.275 million each.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on March 11, 2025
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.