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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. -
Field Crops Webinar Series: Farmers helping farmers with farm stress
Published on March 18, 2020
The last webinar in the series on March 30 will discuss farm stress. -
Clean and clear: Partnerships with local drain officials
Published on March 18, 2020
Highlighting a new program that is being tested in Michigan. -
Managing weeds when seeding cover crops
Published on March 17, 2020
A new video highlights research at MSU looking at the compatibility of different cover crop species with herbicides used in corn, soybean and wheat. -
Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship seeks to train veterans
Published on March 17, 2020
Opportunities in the dairy industry provide veterans with meaningful careers after service. -
Risks posed by cats on produce farms
Published on March 16, 2020
Many farmers rely on cats to control rodents on farms, limiting crop loss and reducing other produce safety risks from rodents. However, cats bring risks of their own. Here’s how you can reduce those risks. -
Using bin aeration to dry corn and soybeans with natural air
Published on March 16, 2020
Air-drying grain in bins benefits from large capacity aeration fans and extended periods of low relative humidity weather. -
Field Crops Webinar Series: Hemp production in Michigan
Published on March 12, 2020
Part seven of the Field Crops Webinar Series focuses on considerations for hemp production in Michigan in 2020. -
Are soybean seed treatments profitable?
Published on March 12, 2020
The results from 55 on-farm soybean seed treatment trials are summarized. -
Novel coronavirus pandemic spurs new online MSU Extension programming
Published on March 11, 2020
While Michigan grapples with social distancing, MSU Extension expands online to offer a wealth of digital resources, from educational activities for children to food budgeting resources.