Resources

Impact of the War in Iran on the Agri-Food System

Published on March 25, 2026
This brief paper outlines the impact of the war on agricultural and input markets, particularly fertilizers, diesel, and interest rates.
Insect Pest Management in Organic Field Crops

Published on March 18, 2026
This guide covers organic insect control recommendations for the following field crops in Michigan: Alfalfa & Grass Hay, Dry Beans, Field Corn, Soybeans, Wheat & Small Grain.
Pest Management Guide for Field Crops Insects

Published on December 17, 2025
This publication is set up as a series of chapters with information on biology, damage, management recommendations, and insecticides related to insect pests in field crops in Michigan and Ohio.
Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on June 2, 2025
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.
The State of Michigan Agriculture: 2025

Published on April 9, 2025
This analysis outlines the state of Michigan agriculture in 2025.
'Black Pearl': A New Bean Variety for Michigan (E3498)

Published on November 1, 2024
‘BLACK PEARL’ is a new upright, high-yielding black bean variety from Michigan State University that exhibits good dry down at maturity and excellent canning quality.
'Kona': A New Bean Variety for Michigan (E3499)

Published on November 1, 2024
'KONA' is a new upright, high-yielding, black bean variety from Michigan State University that exhibits high yield and good dry down at maturity.
Michigan Dry Bean Performance Trials

Published on October 12, 2024
The 2024 dry bean performance trials report is available for download.
'Charro': A New Pinto Bean Variety for Michigan (E3494)

Published on October 2, 2024
‘Charro’ is a new upright, high-yielding, traditional pinto bean variety from Michigan State University (MSU) that exhibits good dry down at maturity and excellent canning quality.
'Eiger': A New Great Northern Bean Variety for Michigan (E3495)

Published on October 2, 2024
‘EIGER’ is a new upright, high- yielding, anthracnose resistant great northern bean variety from Michigan State University that exhibits good dry down at maturity and acceptable canning quality.