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Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 26, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Irrigation Management for Corn, Soybeans and Wheat

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Younsuk Dong, associate professor, MSU Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, discussing irrigation management for corn, soybeans and wheat.
Current insect pressure and trends discussed on July 3 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on June 24, 2025
Join MSU Extension for the July 3 installment of the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to listen to Chris DiFonzo discuss what insect pressures and patterns she is seeing across the state.
MSU Extension Educator Brent Crain shares the importance of soil testing

MSU Extension staff were able to highlight our mission and programmatic efforts on WLNS' Discover Greater Lansing thanks to a community sponsorship. This is part eleven of a fourteen-part series.
Don’t sleep on fertilizer news: Start looking to future needs now

Published on June 20, 2025
As impacts on fertilizer supply continue to evolve, higher prices may be on the horizon.
Legacy Phosphorus: The Hidden Driver of Tile Drainage Loss

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Ehsan Ghane, associate professor, MSU Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, discussing legacy phosphorus and drainage loss.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 19, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Summer workshop to focus on efficient irrigation management

Published on June 18, 2025
Participants will have hands-on demonstrations and interact with experts on Friday, August 1 at the Kellogg Biological Station.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on June 18, 2025
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.
Getting the most from every drop: Irrigation management with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 18, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 26 with irrigation management insights from MSU specialist Younsuk Dong.
Legacy phosphorus and water quality with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 13, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 19 with a discussion on water quality and phosphorus loss through tile lines with MSU specialist Ehsan Ghane.
Cercospora for Sugar Beets

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jaime Willbur, MSU plant pathologist for sugar beets and potatoes, discussing Cercospora management in sugar beets.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 12, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Have you applied for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program?

Published on June 6, 2025
The program provides payments to most row crops, including legumes and oilseeds.
Diagnosing early-season problems in soybeans

Published on June 5, 2025
Best practices and useful resources for diagnosing early-season problems in soybean fields.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 5, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Ag Bioterrorism and Wheat Fungicides

MSU Extension’s Field Crops Virtual Breakfast features Dennis Pennington and Martin Chilvers discussing recent agroterrorism-related arrests and providing insight on wheat fungicide applications and equipment.
Inaugural Veteran Farming Conference set for July 2025 in Indiana

Published on June 5, 2025
Join military veterans, beginning and experienced farmers and ag professionals for hands-on training, networking and education at the first summer Veteran Farming Conference, July 11-12, 2025, in Shipshewana, Indiana. All are welcome to attend!
Cercospora leaf spot control discussion with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 3, 2025
The 2025 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 12 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU associate professor and Extension specialist Jaime Willbur.
Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on June 2, 2025
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.