Resources

2027 Corn Projected Cost of Production

Published on September 24, 2026
The MSU Extension 2027 Projected Cost of Production for corn tool is intended to serve as a starting point for discussions on both expected income and expenses for individual farms.
Cover Crop Recipes: Post Winter Canola, Going to Corn or Soybean: Use Oats

Published on September 24, 2026
This recipe provides an introductory approach for integrating a cereal grain cover crop into winter canola cropping systems before going into corn or soybeans.
Cover Crop Recipes: Post Winter Canola, Going to Corn or Soybean: Use Clovers and Winter Cereal Grains

Published on September 24, 2026
This recipe provides an introductory approach for integrating cover crops into winter canola cropping systems.
Providing Timely & Relevant Information to Field Crop Producers & Agronomists

Published on August 19, 2026
This report highlights key educational programs conducted by the MSU Extension field crops educators in 2024.
Optimizing Corn Hybrid Maturity Selection for Maximum Yield and Profit in Michigan and Northern Regions

Published on August 10, 2026
The goal of this bulletin is to provide resources on how to optimize hybrid relative maturity selection based on planting date to maximize yield, profits, kernel dry down, and fall cover crops establishment.
Optimal Corn Relative Maturity Map

Published on August 4, 2026
This map shows the corn hybrid relative maturity to maximize yield, given the typical planting time in each Michigan county.
PFAS in Biosolids

Published on July 7, 2026
Understanding the benefits, drawbacks and management considerations of biosolid land application.
Pest Management Guide for Field Crops Insects

Published on May 12, 2026
This publication is set up as a series of chapters with information on biology, damage, management recommendations, and insecticides related to insect pests in field crops in Michigan and Ohio.
Impact of the War in Iran on the Agri-Food System

Published on March 25, 2026
This brief paper outlines the impact of the war on agricultural and input markets, particularly fertilizers, diesel, and interest rates.
Insect Pest Management in Organic Field Crops

Published on March 18, 2026
This guide covers organic insect control recommendations for the following field crops in Michigan: Alfalfa & Grass Hay, Dry Beans, Field Corn, Soybeans, Wheat & Small Grain.