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Michigan Field Crops

228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratings

In agriculture, things change fast and growers need on time, on task, and on target weather, crop and pest information. To meet this need, the Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) Field Crops team will provide farmers and agribusiness with timely podcasts. "In the weeds" will be discussing critical issues facing our farming industry every other week.‘Virtual Breakfasts’ occurs each week during the growing season with in-the-season updates.You can participate by phone, mobile device or online the MSU Extension Field Crops web page.

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Episodes

Virtual Breakfast 2024. Episode 6. Conservation Practices for Soil Health with Abby Smith

April 25, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Welcome to the 6th episode of the 2024 season! Sarah Fronczak, MSU Extension Environmental Management Educator, will host Abby Smith, USDA NRCS State Agronomist for Michigan,  to discuss what conservation programs for soil health are available to agriculture land.  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page.  

Virtual Breakfast 2024. Episode 5. Planting Considerations for 2024 with Manni Singh

April 18, 2024 12:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MB

Welcome to the 5th episode of the 2024 season! Eric Anderson, MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, will host Dr. Manni Singh, MSU Extension Cropping Systems Agronomist,  to discuss his insights into things to consider for the 2024 planting season.  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page. 

Virtual Breakfast 2024. Episode 4. Soil Fertility 2024 with Kurt Steinke

April 11, 2024 12:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

Welcome to the 4th episode of the 2024 season! Jenna Falor, MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, will host Dr. Kurt Steinke, MSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist,  to discuss his insights into soil fertility in 2024.  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page. 

Virtual Breakfast 2024. Episode 3. Wheat Insights for 2024 with Dennis Pennington.

April 04, 2024 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Welcome to the 3rd episode of the 2024 season! Mike Staton, MSU Extension Soybean Educator, will host Dennis Pennington, MSU Extension Wheat Specialist,  to discuss his insights into what is going on with the 2024 Michigan 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. 

Virtual Breakfast 2024. Episode 2. Prevent and Repair Damaged Fields with Ian McDonald

March 28, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB

Welcome to the 2nd episode of the 2024 season! Christine Charles, MSU Extension Educator, will host Ian McDonald, crop innovations specialist from Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs,  to discuss how to prevent and repair rut-impacted fields this season.  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page. 

Virtual Breakfast 2024. Episode 1. Early Season Weed Control with Christy Sprague

March 21, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

Welcome to the 1st episode of the 2024 season! Monica Jean, MSU Extension Educator, will host Dr. Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weed specialist. Christy will be talking about early season weed control to get your cropping year started off right.  To register or learn more about the termination cover crop field day check out the Events Page.  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page.  Resources:...

In the Weeds: The Wagner Way

February 20, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

In the Weeds Series 13 Episode 4:  MSU Extension Field Crops Educator Monica Jean and MSU LTAR Associate Director Dr. Brook Wilke,  sits down with Carl Wagner III, farmer and business owner in Southwest Michigan, to discuss how he approaches farm management and revenue diversity on his farmer!   

In the Weeds: Low Cost Farming

January 29, 2024 18:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

In the Weeds Series 13 Episode 3: MSU Extension Field Crops Educator Monica Jean and MSUE Farm Business Management Educator Jon LaPorte sits down with Dave Rutten, farmer in Southwest Michigan, to lay out their financial  plan of low cost farming! The importance of knowing your operating costs so that you can buy fertilizer and other inputs were discussed and resources are on the Farm Management site. 

In the Weeds: Grain Marketing 2024

January 11, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

In the Weeds Series 13 Episode 2: MSU Extension Field Crops Educator Monica Jean and MSUE Farm Business Management Educator Jon LaPorte sits down with Angie Setzer, Partner at Consus Ag Consulting,  to go through the timeline of current markets, markets abroad and projected markets for the 2024/25 season. Resources that were mentioned during the podcast include the Farm Management site and the Managing Farm Stress site.  

In the Weeds: Fertilizer Buying Strategies

December 28, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

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 so that you can buy fertilizer strategically was discussed and resources are on the Farm Manageme...

In the Weeds: Invasive Biochar

December 13, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

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 other biochar podcast.    www.canr.msu.edu/biochar/ 

In the Weeds: Biological Soil Testing and Nutrient Managment

November 17, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB

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: Selecting Your Manure Application System

November 07, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

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: Manure as the Main Fertilizer

October 23, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MB

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: Aspirational vs Business-as-Usual

October 10, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

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 system.  LTAR website LTAR Field Day Summary

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 25. Fall Weed Control Options with Christy Sprague.

September 21, 2023 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

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. 

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 24. Monitoring Nematode Resistance in Soybeans.

September 14, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

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.     

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 23. Marketing Grain Crops with Jon LaPorte

September 07, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

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.     

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 22. Setting the Stage for Record breaking wheat yields.

August 31, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

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.    

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 21. Irrigation with Dr. Younsuk Dong

August 24, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

 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.    

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 20. Q & A with MSU Field Crop Specialists

August 17, 2023 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

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.    

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 19. Drones for Spraying Pesticides.

August 10, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

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 and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page.   

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 18. Drainage Underperformance with Ehsan Ghane

August 03, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

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.  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check...

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 17. Precision Agriculture reveals profits and losses at high resolution

July 27, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

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 from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakf...

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 16. Tar Spot

July 20, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MB

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.   

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 15. Cover Crop after Wheat

July 13, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

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 MSUE Virtual Breakfast page.     

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 14. Strategies for Efficient Irrigation Water Use.

July 06, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

 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.  

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 13. Cercospora Leaf Spot Management in Sugar Beets.

June 29, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

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.  

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 12. White Mold Management

June 22, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

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 Breakfast page.  

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 11. Equipping Operating Sprayers in Soybeans with Mike Staton

June 15, 2023 21:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MB

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. 

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 10. Q & A with MSU Field Crop Specialists

June 08, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MB

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 and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page.  Tools on Envirowea...

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 9. Wildlife Management in Field Crops with Dr. James DeDecker

June 01, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MB

Welcome to the 9th episode of the 2023 season! Christina Curell, MSU Extension Cover Crops and Soil Health Educator, will host Dr. James DeDecker, 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 MSUE Virtual Breakfast page.   

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 8. Plant and Pest Diagnostics with Dr. Erin Hill

May 25, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

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.  

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 7. Dry Bean Planting with Scott Bales

May 18, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

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.  

Soil Testing Update

May 11, 2023 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.71 MB

Join MSU Educators to learn what’s new in the soil testing process from Michigan State University. Home gardeners and commercial clients may once again purchase soil sample bags and mailers through MSU Extension and receive recommendations directly from MSU Extension. A&L Great Lakes lab will analyze soil samples and send results to MSU Extension. MSU Extension staff will generate MSU recommendations and send those directly to the client. All MSU recommendations utilize the latest research a...

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 6. Soybeans and Nitrogen Applications with Kurt Steinke

May 11, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

Welcome to the 6th episode of the 2023 season! Mike Staton, MSU Extension Soybean Educator, will host Dr. Kurt Steinke, MSU Extension Fertility Specialist. Kurt will be discussing considerations for nitrogen application on soybeans. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andersen. To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page.  

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 5. Wheat Foliar and Head Scab Management with Marty Chilvers

May 04, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

Welcome to the 5th episode of the 2023 season! Monica Jean, MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, will host Dr. Marty Chilvers, MSU Extension Disease Specialist. Marty will be discussing considerations when making fungicide applications. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andersen. To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page. 

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 5. Post-emergence Weed Control Options with Erin Burns

April 27, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Welcome to the 4th episode of the 2023 season! Steve Whittington, MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, will host Dr. Erin Burns, MSU Extension Weed Specialist. Erin will be discussing options for post-emergence weed control and why timing is so important. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andersen. To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page.

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 4. Corn and Soybean Planting Recommendations with Manni Singh

April 20, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

Welcome to the 4th episode of the 2023 season! Mike Staton, MSU Extension Soybean Educator, will host Dr. Manni Singh, MSU Extension Cropping System Agronomist. Manni will be discussing corn and soybean planting considerations for the 2023 season. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andersen. To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page.  

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 3. Alfalfa Spring Planting Recommendations with Kim Cassida

April 13, 2023 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

Welcome to the 3rd episode of the 2023 season! Michelle Sweeten, MSU Extension Forage and Livestock Educator, will host Dr. Kim Cassida, MSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist. Kurt will be talking about soil fertility considerations for corn, soybeans and wheat to get your cropping year started off right. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andersen. To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page. 

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 2. Soil Fertility Considerations for corn soy and wheat with Kurt Steinke

April 06, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MB

 Welcome to the 2nd episode of the 2023 season! Jenna Falor, MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, will host Dr. Kurt Steinke, MSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist. Kurt will be talking about soil fertility considerations for corn, soybeans and wheat to get your cropping year started off right. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andersen. To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page. 

Virtual Breakfast 2023. Episode 1. Early Season Weed Control with Christy Sprague

March 30, 2023 12:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

 Welcome to the 1st episode of the 2023 season! Eric Anderson, MSU Extension Educator, will host Dr. Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weed specialist. Christy will be talking about early season weed control to get your cropping year started off right. To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page. 

In the Weeds: Biochar

March 20, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

In the Weeds Series 11 Episode 6: MSU Extension Field Crops Educator Monica Jean and MSU LTAR Associate Director Dr. Brook Wilke,  sits down with Dr. Chris Saffron, Professor in Chemical Engineering,  and Mike Person, Program Coordinator for Great Lakes Biochar Network (GLBN), to discuss how biochar can be made and used.  www.canr.msu.edu/biochar/ 

In the Weeds: Regenerative Principles

March 10, 2023 20:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MB

In the Weeds Series 11 Episode 5: MSU Extension Educator Monica Jean  and Sarah Fronczak, sit down with Dr. Jason Rowntree, Animal Science Professor at MSU, to discuss regenerative principles that drive soil health practices. 

In the Weeds: Till vs No Till

February 17, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

In the Weeds Series 11 Episode 4: MSU Extension Field Crops Educators Monica Jean and Paul Gross sits down with Dr. Sarah Cusser, Conservation Ecologist, to discuss conventional tillage compared to no tillage at the Kellogg Biological Station Long-term ecological research sites. 

In the Weeds: Farm Bill Crop Insurance

February 03, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

In the Weeds Series 12 Episode 2: MSU Extension Field Crops Educators Monica Jean and Jon LaPorte sits down with Dr. Molly Sears, MSU Associate Professor of Agriculture Economics, to discuss insurance options in the Farm Bill.  

In the Weeds: 2023 Farm Bill- What to Expect?

February 03, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

In the Weeds Series 12 Episode 3: MSU Extension Field Crops Educators Monica Jean and Jon LaPorte sits down with Dr. Molly Sears, MSU Associate Professor of Agriculture Economics, to discuss 2023 Farm Bill expectations.   

In the Weeds: ARC or PLC

February 02, 2023 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

In the Weeds Series 12 Episode 1: This episode is sponsored by Corn Marketing Program of Michigan.  MSU Extension Field Crops Educators Monica Jean and Jon LaPorte sits down with Dr. Molly Sears, MSU Associate Professor of Agriculture Economics, to discuss ARC or PLC program decisions. 

In the Weeds: Wheat is the Soil Health Advantage

January 29, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MB

 In the Weeds Series 11 Episode 3: MSU Extension Field Crops Educators Monica Jean and Paul Gross sits down with Dr. Laura Van Eerd,  Professor at University of Guelph Ridgetown, to discuss increasing yield, profit and soil health through the use of cover crops and wheat.

In the Weeds: Two Cents on Nutrient Biologicals

January 11, 2023 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

 In the Weeds Series 11 Episode 2: MSU Extension Field Crops Educators Monica Jean and Paul Gross sits down with Dr. Kurt Steinke, MSU Extension Specialist for Soil Science,  to discuss biological success and failures for nutrients.       

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