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MSU studies what could become crop production norms

Researchers are comparing aspirational crop management systems to business as usual. Taylor Ulbrich is the Associate Director for Stakeholder Engagement with the Long-Term Agroecosystem Project. “All of the questions and the research we’re doing is informed not just by scientists but also community partners,... Read More.

MSU develops low-cost irrigation system

Researchers at Michigan State University are developing cost-effective technology to help farmers better manage irrigation needs. The Low-Cost Monitoring System (LOCOMOS) uses in-field sensors that measure soil moisture, leaf wetness, and other factors which are then analyzed to create precise irrigation recommendations. Researchers say... Read More.

MSU wheat trials target falling numbers

Michigan State University’s wheat variety trials for the first time analyzed falling numbers to help farmers reduce pre-harvest sprouting. Wheat breeder Eric Olsen tells Brownfield this year’s wetter season made for good research conditions. “The following number that a wheat variety experiences is genetically... Read More.

Farmers needed for MSU field crops climate study

A new climate resilience study at Michigan State University aims to study what practices help field crops during weather extremes. Extension Field Crops Educator Monica Jean tells Brownfield she’s recruiting farmers for different levels of commitment over the next three years. “We’re hoping that... Read More.

MSU 30-year study finds no-till pays

A new study has found no-till systems take about 13 years to payoff. Michigan State University’s Christine Charles tells Brownfield research at the Kellogg Biological Station has been comparing conventional and no-till systems for the past 30 years. “We’re not paying for time in... Read More.

MSU creates prairie strip budget tool

Michigan State University researchers have developed a new tool to calculate how much farmers could save by replacing low yielding parts of fields with prairie strips. Graduate student Rachel Drobnak tells Brownfield the strips of native flowers, grasses, and other perennials support pollinator habitat... Read More.

MSU studying impacts of wheat on SCN

Researchers at Michigan State University are investigating how wheat limits soybean cyst nematode populations. Nematologist Marisol Quintanilla tells Brownfield a recent nematode survey of carrot growers who rotate with wheat had a surprising discovery. “In the survey, when we collected the soil from farmers... Read More.

MSU breeding for higher wheat kernel weights  

Michigan State University researchers are trying to replicate high management wheat results experienced in Europe. Michigan State University Extension’s Dennis Pennington tells Brownfield grain fill analysis by the Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network finds wheat kernel weights lag European counterparts. “We’re just not able... Read More.