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EPA seeks public comment on draft fungicide strategy to protect endangered species

Published on June 24, 2026
The 60-day public comment period ends on June 29, 2026.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on June 23, 2026
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.
Protecting the farm: Medicaid and what farmers should know recording now available for viewing online

Published on June 18, 2026
Watch the recorded webinar to learn more about Medicaid planning within farm estates.
Michigan’s H-2A wage offers in first half of Fiscal Year 2026

Published on June 16, 2026
Recent changes have important implications for Michigan growers, especially those hiring workers for harvest, equipment operation, trucking, packing and other tasks.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast’s first hot topic of the season

Published on June 8, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series will hold its first hot topics session on June 18, so come with your questions.
Bringing in a community context for regenerative agriculture: Connecting farms and lakes

Published on June 4, 2026
While regenerative practices aim to improve soil, water, nutrient cycling and biodiversity—and strengthen farmer and community well-being—they also come with challenges. Learn key insights on how to navigate and implement these different principles.
Wheat scouting and management considerations

Published on June 2, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 11 with guest speaker Dennis Pennington, a wheat systems specialist at Michigan State University.
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.
From Phosphorus to Partnerships: Solutions for healthier lakes

Published on May 28, 2026
How farmers, municipalities and community members can help reduce harmful algal blooms.
Setting dry beans up for success

Published on May 22, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues May 28 with Scott Bales, dry bean specialist at MSU.