Michigan Field Crops

In the Weeds Series 13 Episode 1: MSU Extension Field Crops Educator Monica Jean and MSUE Farm Business Management Educator Jon LaPorte sits down with Phil Tuggle , Direct Ship Agronomy and Grain Merchandiser with Michigan Agricultural Commodities, to lay out fertilizer buying strategies fit for the 2024 season and tips and tricks for future seasons! The importance of knowing your operating costs...

In the Weeds Series 12 Episode 5: MSU Extension Field Crops Educator Monica Jean and MSU LTAR Associate Director Dr. Brook Wilke ,  sits down with Dr Brain Ohsowski , Loyola University of Chicago, to discuss how biochar can be made with invasive species to help with nutrient reduction in a watershed. Some of these nutrient could go back on your field! To hear the basics of biochar listen to our ot...

In the Weeds Series 12 Episode 4: MSU Extension Field Crops Educator Monica Jean and MSU LTAR Associate Director Dr. Brook Wilke ,  sits down with Dr. Alan Franzlebbers , Plant Science Researcher for USDA ARS, to discuss different soil tests that access the health and function and how to use those numbers to inform your farm's nutrient management plan.  

In the Weeds Series 12 Episode 3: MSU Extension Educator Monica Jean   and Sarah Fronczak , sit down with Dan Vanette , Operations Manager at Schaendorf Custom Farming in Southwest Michigan,  to discuss manure application equipment.  Programs and tools discussed in the podcast are listed below: Manure Hauler Certification Program

In the Weeds Series 12 Episode 2: MSU Extension Educator Monica Jean   and Sarah Fronczak , sit down with Neil Taylor, farmer from Southeast Michigan,  to discuss manure management on his family's farm.  Programs and tools discussed in the podcast are listed below: Yield Enhancement Network with Wheat Manure Hauler Certification Program Recording Keeping Tools

In the Weeds Series 12 Episode 1: MSU Extension Educator Monica Jean   and Sarah Fronczak , sit down with Christine Charles , MSU Extension Regenerative Cropping Systems Educator, and Tayler Ulbrich , Associate Director of Engagement at LTAR, to discuss the Long-term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) and the Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) comparing an Aspirational vs Business- as-Usual Cropping syst...

Welcome to the 25th and final episode of the 2023 season! Christine Charles , MSU Extension Regenerative Agriculture Educator, hosted Dr. Christy Sprague , MSU Extension Weed Specialist, who spoke about fall weed control options across many types of crops.  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page . 

Welcome to the 24th episode of the 2023 season! Michelle Sweeten , MSU Extension Forage and Livestock Educator, hosted Dr. Marisol Quintanilla , MSU Extension Nematode Specialist, who spoke about soybean cyst nematode resistance and resistance prevention.  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page .     

Welcome to the 23nd episode of the 2023 season! Eric Anderson , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, hosted Jonathan LaPorte , MSU Extension Farm Business Management Educator, who spoke about setting yourself up for success marketing plan for your grain crops .  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page ....

Welcome to the 22nd episode of the 2023 season! Jenna Falor , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, hosted Dennis Pennington , MSU Extension Wheat Specialist, who spoke about setting yourself up for success with your wheat crop.  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page .    

 Welcome to the 21st episode of the 2023 season! Lyndon Kelly , MSU Extension and Purdue Irrigation educator, hosted Dr Youngsuk Dong , MSU Irrigation Specialist, who spoke about maximizing irrigation efficiency.  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page .    

Welcome to the 20th episode of the 2023 season! Sarah Fronzcak , MSU Extension Environmental Management Educator hosted a group of specialist to cover current crop management concerns. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page .    

Welcome to the 19th episode of the 2023 season! Mike Staton , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator hosted , Dr. Erdal Ozkan , Professor of Agricultural Engineering, at The Ohio State University. Dr. Ozkan discusses drone application of pesticides: including current drone types, how long they have been around and some of the limitations. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more a...

Welcome to the 18th episode of the 2023 season! Madelyn Celovsky , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator hosted Ehsan Ghane, MSU Extension Drainage Specialist . Ehsan  discussed drainage under-performance situations and solutions to consider for your drainage maintenance. Drainage workshop is August 9th to learn more and see drainage practices like controlled structures and tile being installed.  Als...

Welcome to the 17th episode of the 2023 season! Monica Jean , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator hosted Rich Price, MSU Ag Technology Research Assistant in Bruno Basso's Lab . Rich discussed modeling technology that can identify low yielding areas, allowing producers to modify management in order to stay profitable. An insect update and disease update was included.  Also, a weather update fro...

Welcome to the 16th episode of the 2023 season! Steve Whittington , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator hosted Dr. Marty Chilvers , MSU Extension Plant Pathologist. Marty discussed tar spot: what we are seeing and management options. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page .   

Welcome to the 15th episode of the 2023 season! Michelle Sweeten , MSU Extension Forage and Livestock Educator hosted Dr. Brook Wilke , KBS LTAR Director. Brook discussed different options of cover crops post wheat, including how to estimate nitrogen contributions with a legume cover crop. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the...

 Welcome to the 14th episode of the 2023 season! Eric Anderson , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator hosted Dr. Younsuk Dong , MSU Irrigation Specialist. Younsuk discussed strategies for efficiently using irrigation, including calculating plant need. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page .  

Welcome to the 12th episode of the 2023 season! Jenna Falor , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator hosted Dr. Jamie Wilbur , MSU Extension Potato and Sugar Beet Pathologist. Jamie discussed Cercospora Leaf Spot Management in Sugar Beets. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page .  

Welcome to the 12th episode of the 2023 season! Eric Anderson , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator hosted Dr. Martin Chilvers , MSU Extension Field Crop Plant Pathologist, and Jill Check . They discussed white mold management including the use of the app Sporecaster . Also, a weather updated from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfas...

Welcome to the 11th episode of the 2023 season! Steve Whittington , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator hosted Mike Staton , MSU Extension Soybean Educator. He discusses spraying soybeans for best results. Also, a weather updated from  Dr. Jeff Andresen  . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page . 

Welcome to the 10th episode of the 2023 season! Monica Jean , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator hosted a group of specialist to cover current crop management concerns. A primer presentation was given by Dr. Keith Mason around weather tools on Enviroweather . It was also an open forum for attendees to ask their burning questions.  A weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen was included. To learn more...

Welcome to the 9th episode of the 2023 season! Christina Curell , MSU Extension Cover Crops and Soil Health Educator, will host Dr. James DeDeck er, Director of Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center. James will be discussing wildlife management including cultural considerations. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andersen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSU...

Welcome to the 8th episode of the 2023 season! Christine Charles , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, will host Dr. Erin Hill , MSU Weed Science Diagnostician. Erin will be discussing best ways to identify your issues and submit samples to the lab. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andersen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page .  

Welcome to the 7th episode of the 2023 season! Jenna Falor , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, will host Scott Bales , MSU Extension Dry Bean Specialist. Scott will be discussing planting considerations for dry beans. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andersen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page .