Field Crop Sessions

The MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference will feature several sessions geared toward field crop growers throughout the two-week program.

Several sessions in this track offer RUP and/or CCA credits. 

Recordings from previous year's presentations are organized below. To watch the video of a specific session, click on the video image.

 

 

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Field Crops Session Recordings

  • Growing Grass and Alfalfa Hay Between Solar Arrays

    Published on February 23, 2026

    This presentation will help Michigan farmers learn how grass hay and alfalfa can successfully be grown between solar arrays. Grass hay and alfalfa yield and nutrient content data will also be shared.

  • Open-Pollinated Corn

    Published on February 23, 2026

    Considerations for growing open-pollinated corn, including management, advantages, disadvantages, and more.

  • Intermediate Wheatgrass

    Published on February 23, 2026

    Agronomic management considerations for growing a relatively new perennial grain crop: Kernza intermediate wheatgrass (IWG).

  • Soil Health Testing Options and Interpretation

    Published on February 23, 2026

    What is soil health, and how can you measure it? This session will cover testing options and how to understand test results in order to improve soil health.

  • Innovative Agronomy Tools

    Published on February 23, 2026

    Learn about innovative tools and resources for agronomic decisions, especially pest management, and how to use them to improve decision-making.

  • Irrigation Water Sources for Gardens, Greenhouses, Small Farms; Small Scale Drip Irrigation Design and Planning

    Published on March 7, 2025

    Irrigation is essential for yields and quality of fruits, vegetables and ornamentals. This session explores potential sources for small scale drip irrigation operations.

  • Improving Drip Irrigation Efficiency: Keeping Irrigation Water in the Root Zone

    Published on March 7, 2025

    This session focuses on irrigation scheduling, uniformity testing and other management practices to increase drip irrigation efficiency.

  • Michigan Large Volume Water Use Policy Update

    Published on March 7, 2025

    Listen to viewpoints of three professional working on the implantation issues of Michigan Large Volume Water Use Policy and how it effects irrigation opportunities for agriculture in Michigan.

  • Center Pivot Irrigation Efficiency: BMPs for Center Pivot Irrigation

    Published on March 7, 2025

    This session focuses on enhancing the efficiency of center pivot irrigation systems through the implementation of Best Management Practices, including key strategies for optimized water use and overall system performance.

  • Optimizing irrigation: Scheduling and Soil Moisture Monitoring

    Published on March 7, 2025

    This session explores strategies for effectively managing water resources using advanced irrigation scheduling and soil moisture monitoring methods.

  • Water Rights, Registration and Reporting Requirements and Tools to Help

    Published on March 7, 2025

    Landowners have the right to use water, but there are registration and reporting requirements. Learn about the tool available to help meet the requirements.

  • Digital Agriculture and Precision Technologies: Precision Conservation Strategies

    Published on March 6, 2025

    Look into the crystal ball and see that the future of ag is digital. Precision ag technology offers powerful insights for making decisions to increase farm profitability and reduce environmental impact.

  • Challenges and Opportunities in No-Till

    Published on March 6, 2025

    What happens when you take away tillage? Christine Charles, MSU Extension educator, will share some lessons learned from farmers’ experiences in transitioning to no-till.

  • Challenges and Opportunities in Growing Canola

    Published on March 6, 2025

    Want to go beyond corn, soybean, and wheat? Learn about growing canola at the Kellogg Biological Station through the Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, including challenges with planting, harvest, and emerging pests and diseases.

  • Case #43: The Mystery of the Stunted Soybeans

    Published on March 6, 2025

    Join us for real life cases of stunted soybeans, the steps we took to determine the cause(s), and how to respond to your own crop mysteries (soybeans or otherwise).

  • Slug and Bugs

    Published on March 6, 2025

    A look into fields unusual munching activity. What is the common pest? Slugs! We will discuss some of the factors that led to the issue and some ways to mitigate the risk.

  • Planning for Climate Change on your Farm

    Published on February 28, 2025

    Think through climate-related risks on your farm and learn how to make a plan to prepare for heavy rains, wind, drought, heat or floods. CCA credits offered.

  • Successfully Secure NRCS EQIP Contracts for Farmers

    Published on February 26, 2025

    Step-by-step support to help farmers understand the scope of the EQIP program, and how to best advocate for themselves and their farm when interacting with their local field office.

  • MSU Agrability Program

    Published on February 25, 2025

    Learn more about the Michigan AgrAbility Project. This statewide program helps farmers with a disability or injury continue farming.

  • Bring Your Own Soil to Determine Soil Texture

    Published on February 25, 2025

    Soil health is vital to grow healthy crops but can be challenging aspect of farming. Soil tests help to know how many nutrients are in the soil and what to add, but soil texture is also critical for good soil management.