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Find out five reliable options for cover cropping after wheat with MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on July 17, 2025
Managing cover crops carefully to avoid unintended consequences that can affect the next crop in the rotation. -
The hidden cost of liver abscesses for the cattle producer
Published on July 16, 2025
The cost due to liver abscesses is more than condemned livers. -
White mold and tar spot: Are your fields at risk?
Published on July 10, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on July 17 with Marty Chilvers discussing tar spot and white mold management considerations. -
MSU Extension and Newaygo County Conservation District partner to host Farm Field Day
Published on July 8, 2025
Attend the Newaygo County Farm Field Day on Aug. 19 to learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available. -
Ask the experts: Practical strategies to blunt the Asian Longhorned Tick’s impact on Michigan cattle, sheep and goat herds
Published on July 2, 2025
How a tiny tick could cost your herd and what you can do about it. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series first hot topic session of the season
Published on July 2, 2025
MSU Extension’s Virtual Breakfast Series will hold its first hot topic session on July 10, so come with your questions! -
Following the footsteps of livestock and pioneers in Montana’s central foothills
Published on June 30, 2025
Extension offers opportunities to learn, so that we can share with others. MSU Extension senior educator Phil Durst travelled to Montana for the annual conference of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. -
Controlling external parasites on cattle
Published on June 25, 2025
Consult with your veterinarian to develop a systemic plan for the responsible control of external parasites such as ticks, flies and lice in your cattle herd. -
Current insect pressure and trends discussed on July 3 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on June 24, 2025
Join MSU Extension for the July 3 installment of the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to listen to Chris DiFonzo discuss what insect pressures and patterns she is seeing across the state. -
Better manure management with new technology
Published on June 20, 2025
Using sensors to apply the right nutrients at the right time.