Weather
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Irrigation scheduling tools available through MSU Extension
Published on August 1, 2024
Irrigation scheduling tools not only help in deciding irrigation timing and amount but also facilitate water use reporting. -
Enviroweather stations detect low level inversions to help reduce pesticide drift
Published on July 18, 2019
Before you spray, check out the Temperature Inversion Tool on MSU Enviroweather. -
Enviroweather Weather Data and Pest Modeling
Published on March 15, 2012
The Enviroweather Weather Data and Pest Modeling aims to help users make pest, plant production and natural resource management decisions in Michigan by providing a sustainable weather-based information system. -
How to Use Enviroweather for Spotted Wing Drosophila Management
This 10-minute video describes what MSU Enviroweather is and how to use it when managing spotted wing Drosophila.
Cropping Systems
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Cultivating resilience: On the farm and in the community
Published on March 18, 2020
Michigan Field Crops "In the Weeds" podcast provides convenient education to critical issues facing farmers. This second series will explore conservation practices that build soil and our relationships with our communities. -
Clean and clear: Partnerships with local drain officials
Published on March 18, 2020
Highlighting a new program that is being tested in Michigan. -
New videos explore benefits of cover crops to soil health
Published on January 15, 2020
MSU Extension field crops team releases new cover crop videos to provide convenient information to Michigan field crop farmers. -
Soil pore structure key to carbon storage
Published on December 5, 2019
A window to the microbial world of carbon cycling -
Recommendations for Late-Planted Soybeans
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly topic for June 13, 2019, focused on recommendations for late-planted soybeans, presented by Mike Staton, MSU Extension field crop educator.
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Weed Control Considerations for a Late Wet Spring
The June 6, 2019 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast featured a discussion on weed control for a late wet spring, presented by Erin Burns, MSU Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences.
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Weed Control Considerations for a Late Wet Spring
Published on June 6, 2019
The June 6, 2019 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast featured a discussion on weed control for a late wet spring, presented by Erin Burns, MSU Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences.
Nutrient Management
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MI EnviroImpact Tool: Help your crops spring forward by keeping nutrients on the field
Published on April 16, 2020
MI EnviroImpact Tool is a free decision support tool for short-term nutrient application planning that shows daily runoff risk across Michigan. -
The 4R's of Nutrient Management
Published on May 13, 2019
We have heard the term, “4R's” many times, but what does it actually mean? -
Don’t let valuable manure go down the drain
Published on April 15, 2019
Tips on using manure on fields with tile lines -
Winter weather impacts make manure storage monitoring critical
Published on February 15, 2019
Due to the cold harsh winter, recent heavy rains, and snow melt, livestock producers should keep a close watch on manure storage structures and pumping equipment. -
New resource available for winter manure application decisions
Published on February 20, 2018
How do I know if it is safe to spread manure this winter?