Field Crops
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Overview of Lady Bird Deeds in Michigan
Published on October 2, 2025
Explore the use of a Lady Bird Deed for your estate. -
Apply now for SARE Partnership Grants and SARE Professional Development grants
Published on October 2, 2025
Two grant programs support farm educators and agriculture professionals to address sustainable agriculture issues through collaboration with farmers or train-the-trainer projects. -
Is grain storage the weak link in your marketing plan?
Published on September 26, 2025
Navigating the challenge of bushels over bin space. -
Simplifying respiratory safety on the farm
Published on September 25, 2025
One resource for choosing the right respirator, meeting regulations, and protecting your team. -
Late-Season Weed Control
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weed specialist, discussing late-season weed control.
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Agricultural Weather Outlook for September 18, 2025
Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
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Thinking about collecting yield data with your combine?
Published on September 11, 2025
Farmers wanting to collect and manage yield data during harvest this fall should prepare early to get equipment ready and pathways cleared for data transfer and storage. This article will walk through important considerations for this process. -
Grain Marketing Update
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jon Laporte, a farm business management educator with Michigan State University Extension, discussing grain marketing updates.
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Agricultural Weather Outlook for September 11, 2025
Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
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Elevate your market prices with Grain Gains
Published on September 9, 2025
Grain Gains: An Introduction to Grain Marketing is a new online course from MSU Extension. -
Download free curricula for beginning farmers
Published on September 5, 2025
Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods. -
Fall harvest safety tips
Published on September 5, 2025
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season. -
Using Yield Data Effectively
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Rich Price, conservation systems agronomist educator with Michigan State University Extension, discussing using yield data effectively.
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Leasing land when profits are scarce
Published on September 2, 2025
Farmland rental strategies when margins are thin. -
Have you experienced barriers or challenges to accessing farmland? We want to know!
Published on September 1, 2025
Take part in a survey from a joint MIFarmLink-MSU Extension research project funded through a SARE grant. -
Thinking about desiccating soybeans?
Published on August 28, 2025
Certain soybean harvest challenges may be addressed with the practice of applying a desiccant prior to harvest, but is this practice beneficial for farmers in Michigan? -
Register for the Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference Scheduled for October 21, 2025
Published on August 28, 2025
The Michigan Agricultural Credit Conference will be held October 21, 2025 on Michigan State University’s campus in East Lansing. -
Hot Topics Q&A with Specialists
The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series Hot Topics Q&A session allows attendees to ask questions with our specialists in an open format.
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USDA releases farmland cash rental values for Michigan counties
Published on August 26, 2025
Michigan State University Extension updates their annual report with the latest data. -
Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day is canceled
Published on August 25, 2025
The Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day, scheduled for Sept. 16, 2025, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center, has been canceled.