Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Update 2025

Jan. 3-22, 2025

Results of the 2024 soybean on-farm research projects will be presented. Participants will also learn about historical climate trends that are impacting our growing season in Michigan and have an opportunity to provide input into the research projects to be conducted in 2025. Time is available for questions and discussion.

When/Where

January 3 (SE) Lenawee Christian Center Auditorium, 111 Wolf Creek Hwy, Adrian, MI 49221 (part of the Center for Excellence Crop Day)

January 9 (Central) AgroLiquid, 3055 M-21, St. Johns, MI 48879

January 14 (Bay) Uptown North Main, 975 N Main St., Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734

January 15 (Thumb) Beagio's Pizza, 5795 Sanilac Rd., Kingston, MI 48741

January 21 (SW) GreenMark Equipment, 16700 Heimbach Rd., Three Rivers, MI 49093

January 22 (West) Zeeland Farm Services Inc., 2525 84th Ave., Zeeland, MI 49464

Time

All programs begin with registration at 9 a.m. (except Adrian which begins at 8:30 a.m.)

Agenda

(All locations except for Adrian which will follow the Center for Excellence Crop Day agenda)

9 a.m.	Registration and coffee
9:15 a.m.	Soybean Checkoff and Association Updates — Local Michigan Soybean Committee / Association board members
9:30 a.m.	2024 Soybean On-farm Research Trial Results —Eric Anderson, MSU Extension Soybean Educator
10:40 a.m.	Break
11 a.m.	Climate Trends and Agricultural Impacts in the Great Lakes Region — Jeff Andresen, MSU Climatologist
11:45 a.m.	Identify Potential 2025 Research Projects and Discussion — Mark Seamon & Eric Anderson
12:15 p.m.	Complimentary lunch (courtesy of the Michigan Soybean Committee)
1 p.m.	Credits, evaluation and adjourn

Cost and Registration

The Michigan Soybean Checkoff program will cover all costs. However, pre-registration is requested to ensure an accurate count for lunch and materials. For help registering for any of the regional meetings, call the St. Joseph County Extension office at 269-467-5511. Please pre-register 7 days prior to the date for each location.

This program has been approved for 2 pesticide applicator recertification credits (RUP credits in Adrian will be offered by the Center for Excellence)

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Registration for Michigan Soybean On-Farm Research Update 2025 is open.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on January 15, 2025.

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Accommodations

Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

Contact Information

For information, contact Eric Anderson at 269-359-0565 or eander32@msu.edu.
For help with registration, contact the St. Joseph County Extension office at 269-467-5511.