A Partnership of Growers, Agribusiness

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A Partnership of Growers, Agribusiness Industry
Professionals

• Dennis Pennington
• MSU Extension

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Wheat 2000?
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What is causing yield trend?

• Genetics?
• Poor weed control?
• Late planting?
• Insect or disease?

• Lack of research?
• Communication?
• Uneven planting?
• Other?

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Who is involved?

• MSPC
• MI Farm Bureau
• MSU Extension

• MABA
• MDA
• Growers

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Survey

• Growers and industry representatives
• Identify current management practices
• Goal Determine the next steps.
• Research, education, communication?

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Information Search
Private Sector (interviews)
MichiganState University (literature search)
Growers (survey)
Synthesis Next Steps
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Funding

• Project GREEEN - 22,095
• MABA MFB (in kind) - 8,600
• MSPC - 5,000?
• Total project value - 35,695

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Help!

• Timing?
• Funding?
• Other suggestions?