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The 2025 IR-4 Food Use Workshop prioritizes new solutions for specialty crop growers

Published on November 14, 2025
Growers and researchers prioritize new pest control options for the 2026 IR-4 field program.
The Mobile Irrigation Lab is on the move

Published on November 14, 2025
Michigan State University’s Mobile Irrigation Lab offers on-farm evaluations of flow rate, system pressure and application uniformity to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements that boost water- and energy-use efficiency.
Insights from Michigan agricultural professionals to advance farm conservation

Published on November 12, 2025
Through focus groups and surveys, a new MSU Extension report outlines some priority questions agricultural, conservation and agribusiness professionals in Michigan have about conservation practices.
Stored grain and soil fumigation meeting set for December 2

Published on November 12, 2025
Spend a couple hours of your evening learning about all the basics and safety concerns surrounding grain bin and soil fumigation and get enough credits to renew your fumigation standard.
Think ‘Beyond the Bin’ at this free grain marketing workshop on December 4

Published on November 11, 2025
The Beyond the Bin Grain Marketing workshop will take a hands-on approach to covering foundational marketing principles. One RUP credit is available.
Elevate your market prices with Grain Gains

Published on November 10, 2025
Grain Gains: An Introduction to Grain Marketing is a new online course from MSU Extension.
Grow your expertise at the 2026 Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Training

Published on November 10, 2025
Join MSU Extension for a one-day soil fertility and nutrient management training.
Thinking about reconditioning overly dry soybeans?

Published on November 6, 2025
There are a few factors to consider when looking to raise moisture levels of soybeans during storage.
The 2025 southwest Michigan field crops season in review

Published on November 5, 2025
Each growing season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. This article summarizes the weather, pests and learnings from the 2025 crop season in southwest Michigan.
Essential irrigation winterization tips before freezing temperatures hit

Published on November 3, 2025
A few preventive steps this fall can make all the difference next season. Learn how to prepare your irrigation system for winter.