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Michigan’s annual wheat field day returns June 16

Published on June 2, 2026
The Michigan Wheat Program’s annual summer field day will be Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the MSU Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center.
Innovative agronomy tools and resources: Equipment

Published on June 2, 2026
Innovation and adaptability are important for farm success. Explore these free tools and resources that can help improve farm equipment performance.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on June 2, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Innovative agronomy tools and resources: Farm business

Published on June 2, 2026
Innovation and adaptability are important for farm success. Explore these free tools and resources that can help improve farm business management and networking.
Presenting MI Farm Link: Connecting Farmers to Farmland recording now available for viewing online

Published on June 1, 2026
Watch the recorded webinar to learn more about MIFarmLink’s website and resources.
Water-up and water in: Irrigation can improve production and profits while reducing risk

Published on May 29, 2026
Irrigators have the advantage of applying water to help with germination and emergence and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. When rainfall is limited, irrigation can prevent early-season drought.
Statewide monitoring network for cucurbit downy mildew verifies the 2026 arrival of spores in four Michigan counties

Published on May 29, 2026
Early alert issued for the state’s cucumber growers.
Cercospora leafspot control discussion

Published on May 29, 2026
The 2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on June 4 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Jaime Willbur.
Treating mastitis: Considering the costs of antibiotics and milk discard in dairy cows

Published on May 28, 2026
Treatment costs are variable, and farm-level decisions drive the cost.
Wheat Watchers Week of May 25, 2026

Published on May 28, 2026
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.