MSU Extension Drought Resources

Weed Management

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  Irrigation and herbicides: Benefits and challenges

  Published on April 21, 2025
  Applying irrigation water can bring many benefits to growers, but it also has environmental risks to watch out for.

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  Early season weed control discussion at MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

  Published on March 21, 2025
  The 2025 Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off the series on March 27 with a discussion on early season weed control with MSU professor and specialist Christy Sprague.

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  2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 27

  Published on March 4, 2025
  The 2025 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 27. The series runs every Thursday from 7 a.m. – 8 a.m. ET, through September 18.

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  Helping your farm manage drought concerns and pesticide costs

  Published on June 21, 2023
  MSU Extension adds new decision tool to help consider costs of pesticide strategies.

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  Pesticide Cost Comparison Decision Tool for Vegetables

  Published on June 16, 2023
  The Pesticide Cost Comparison Decision Tool for Vegetables provides farm producers with an ability to consider pesticide products and their costs within integrated pest management strategies.

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  Drought resources for Michigan farmers

  Published on June 15, 2023
  A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.

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  Surviving the dry spell: MSU Extension's drought website provides vital resources

  Published on June 8, 2023
  Drought conditions are always troubling, but MSU Extension resources are available to help producers and landowners make the best management decisions for them.

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  Dry forecast: How will that impact weed control?

  Published on June 1, 2023
  Weeds under environmental stress are hard to control.

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  Pesticide Cost Comparison Decision Tool for Field Crops

  Published on October 13, 2022
  The Pesticide Cost Comparison Decision Tool for Field Crops provides farm producers with an ability to consider pesticide products and their costs within integrated pest management strategies.

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  Dry conditions will impact early season weed control

  Published on May 26, 2021
  What do dry conditions mean for weed management?

• Dry conditions will likely impact herbicide carryover to rotational crops

  Published on July 27, 2012
  Dry conditions this growing season throughout most of Michigan have not only affected the current crop, but will likely impact rotational crops including wheat and cover crops planted this fall.

• Conserving soil moisture in vegetables: Effects of weed management and cover crop mulches

  Published on July 18, 2012
  During hot, dry summers like this, timely weed management and retention of surface mulch can help reduce crop stress and minimize irrigation costs.

• Drought: Implications for near-term management decisions in field crops

  Published on July 5, 2012
  The recent trend in higher than normal temperatures paired with lower than normal precipitation puts Michigan field crops at risk.