Agriculture
Upcoming Events:
February 24, 2025 – March 7, 2025 Zoom
Unique virtual experience encompassing all aspects of the agricultural industry.
Case #43: The Mystery of the Stunted Soybeans
March 6, 2025 9:00AM – 10:00AM Zoom
Join us for real life cases of stunted soybeans, the steps we took to determine the cause(s), and how to respond to your own crop mysteries (soybeans or otherwise). RUP & CCA Credits offered.
Challenges and Opportunities in Growing Canola
March 6, 2025 10:00AM – 10:30AM Zoom
Want to go beyond corn, soybean, and wheat? Learn about growing canola at the Kellogg Biological Station through the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, including challenges with planting, harvest, and emerging pests and diseases. RUP & CCA Credits Offered.
Challenges and Opportunities in No-Till
March 6, 2025 10:30AM – 11:00AM Zoom
What happens when you take away tillage? Christine Charles, MSU Extension educator, will share some lessons learned from farmers’ experiences in transitioning to no-till. RUP & CCA Credits Offered.
Digital Agriculture and Precision Technologies: Precision Conservation Strategies
March 6, 2025 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom
Look into the crystal ball and see that the future of ag is digital. Precision ag technology offers powerful insights for making decisions to increase farm profitability and reduce environmental impact. RUP & CCA credits offered.
Water Rights, Registration and Reporting Requirements and Tools to Help
March 7, 2025 9:00AM – 9:50AM Zoom
Landowners have the right to use water, but there are registration and reporting requirements. Learn about the tool available to help meet the requirements. CCA credits offered.
Optimizing irrigation: Scheduling and Soil Moisture Monitoring
March 7, 2025 10:00AM – 10:50AM Zoom
This session explores strategies for effectively managing water resources using advanced irrigation scheduling and soil moisture monitoring methods. CCA Credit Offered
Center Pivot Irrigation Efficiency: BMPs for Center Pivot Irrigation
March 7, 2025 11:00AM – 11:50AM Zoom
This session focuses on enhancing the efficiency of center pivot irrigation systems through the implementation of Best Management Practices, including key strategies for optimized water use and overall system performance. CCA credits offered.
Michigan Large Volume Water Use Policy Update
March 7, 2025 12:00PM – 12:50PM Zoom
Listen to viewpoints of three professional working on the implantation issues of Michigan Large Volume Water Use Policy and how it effects irrigation opportunities for agriculture in Michigan. CCA credits offered.
Improving Drip Irrigation Efficiency: Keeping Irrigation Water in the Root Zone
March 7, 2025 1:00PM – 1:50PM Zoom
This session focuses on irrigation scheduling, uniformity testing and other management practices to increase drip irrigation efficiency. CCA credits offered.
March 7, 2025 2:00PM – 2:50PM Zoom
Irrigation is essential for yields and quality of fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. This session explores potential sources for small scale drip irrigation operations. CCA Credits offered.
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 3-26-25 Three Rivers
March 26, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. GreenMark Equipment Dealership - 16700 Heimbach Rd., Three Rivers, MI 49093
A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
MSU Veggie Grower Virtual Coffee Break - Brassica Baddies II: Clubroot
April 8, 2025 10:00AM – 11:00AM Webinar
Clubroot is a soilborne disease that affects brassicas and can impact a key income source for many farms. Learn how to manage and deal with this disease on your farm.
Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Core Testing – 4-11-25 Benton Harbor
April 11, 2025 8:00AM – 5:00PM Check-in for the program is 8 to 8:30 a.m. MSU SWMREC - 1791 Hillandale Rd., Benton Harbor, MI 49022
A review of the Core Pesticide Applicators Manual to prepare for the MDARD Pesticide Applicators Certification Exam in the afternoon. THE CORE REVIEW IS MANDATORY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE IN-PERSON TESTING. Refreshments and light lunch will be served.
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