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New climate resiliency program to address long-term plant agriculture challenges in Michigan
Published on February 1, 2024
The Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program is a partnership among MSU, the Plant Coalition, and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. -
New MSU research details how analyzing historical crop yields can reveal key soil health insights
Published on January 18, 2024
An MSU-led team used a novel analytical method known as yield stability zones to show the relationship between crop yield and soil health. The results can help farmers lower input costs and increase yield, while lessening environmental impact. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series begins February 2024
Published on January 10, 2024
The Field Crops Webinar Series will again be offered February through March to help growers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the 2024 growing season. -
Final call to register for 2023 Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update
Published on December 7, 2023
Only a few days remain to register for the annual MSU Extension Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update for Agribusiness meeting on December 19. -
How much vomitoxin is too much for feedlot cattle?
Published on November 17, 2023
As ruminants, cattle have a rumen with a diverse microbiome that can breakdown various compounds into less toxic compounds, as demonstrated with vomitoxin (deoxynivalenol). -
Fall options to control johnsongrass
Published on November 1, 2023
Johnsongrass rhizomes are not very cold tolerant. Take advantage of Michigan winter temperatures to help reduce its population. -
Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits, and testing options for winter 2023 through spring 2024
Published on October 19, 2023
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam. -
Fall field crop update for Michigan’s Thumb region
Published on October 6, 2023
From east to west and north to south, crops look consistent and are highly variable with both excellent and poor yields being reported with lower prices forecasted. -
Corn kernel moisture dry down rates across hybrids and planting time
Published on October 5, 2023
Kernel moisture dry down rate is higher for early planted corn hybrids, but with good weather conditions, dry down rate can be fairly high for late planted hybrids as well. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on September 14, 2023
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.