News
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MSU updates budgeting tools for grain producers
Published on November 6, 2020
With the presence of uncertainties, making well-informed decisions on the farm has never been more important. -
Consumer opinions matter: Row crop farmers, are you listening?
Published on November 4, 2020
Connecting with the consumer is an important part of marketing farm commodities. -
A new online record keeping tool is available for conservation planning
Published on November 3, 2020
The Computer Assisted Nutrient Management Planning Program (CANMaPP) is a free, online record keeping tool available to help track on-farm conservation practices. -
Farmers needed to help guide direction of future MSU Extension field crop programming
Published on October 23, 2020
The MSU Extension field crops team is asking farmers for guidance by filling out a brief online needs assessment. -
Tips for late planted wheat
Published on October 20, 2020
Planting wheat in late October or early November? Make sure to follow these tips. -
Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool
Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders. -
Smuts and bunts of small grains
Published on September 1, 2020
Learn more about dwarf bunt and common bunt, also known as stinking smut, and their management. -
MSU Wheat Program releases wheat performance trial results
Published on August 13, 2020
Farmers should use data from these trials when selecting wheat varieties to plant on their farm. -
Corn and soybean harvest: Make sure to calibrate your yield monitor and get paid for it!
Published on July 30, 2020
Accurate calibration provides accurate data. Farmers located in the Western Lake Erie Basin can qualify for funds and have their yield monitors calibrated by MSU Extension. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – July 30, 2020
Published on July 30, 2020
Hot and dry…have we heard that before? The southwest region is now being categorized as “abnormally dry,” and rainfed crops will continue to struggle with little precipitation in the coming week.