By Jenna Falor
Planting corn and soybeans may be at the top of minds, but dry bean planting is coming quicker than you might think. Michigan State University Extension dry bean specialist Scott Bales will join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 28 to discuss dry bean planting considerations such as timing, depth and fertilization.
Following Bales’ presentation, MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen will provide the weekly weather update. Andresen's weather reports have become a staple during our Virtual Breakfast Series, and we have heard repeatedly that farmers look forward to it.
The Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series sessions are held every week during the growing season via Zoom video or phone conference. These virtual meetings take place every Thursday morning from 7–8 a.m. March through September. The Virtual Breakfast Series is flexible, fluid and able to adapt when issues arise due to unforeseen growing conditions. There will be an open 20-minute Q&A session following the presentations with MSU specialists and educators. Participants are encouraged to log into the Zoom meeting 5 minutes prior to the start time for a tech check and to receive announcements.
Restricted use pesticide (RUP) credits and certified crop adviser (CCA) continuing education units are available for participants who attend the live session.
Participating is easy and free! You can join the live meeting via Zoom using a computer, tablet, mobile device or regular phone line. If you are new to Zoom, simply download the Zoom app and you will be ready to join online every week to see visuals shared by presenters. A call-in by phone option is also available but you will only hear the audio portion.
Source : msu.edu