Organic Agriculture

  • TOPP Educator Webinar: Organic Certification for Urban Farms - 7-16-26

    This webinar recording highlighted the experiences of two Detroit farmers on organic certification. Patrick Crouch shares how he worked with managers at Earthworks Farm to certify organic for 1.5 acres of the farm. jøn kent of Sanctuary Farm and Sacred Spaces shares the big picture of how organic certification is not a good fit for many urban farmers.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 16, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Insect Management

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Chris DiFonzo, MSU field crops entomologist, with an update on field crop insect management.

  • Irrigation Management

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Younsuk Dong, MSU Extension irrigation specialist, discussing the practices that can help improve irrigation management.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 9, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Heat stress prevention among farmers heading into Michigan’s summer

    Published on June 29, 2026
    A tragic case study of fatal heat stroke illustrates why acclimation, rapid cooling and proactive employer prevention plans are necessary to save lives when high temperatures and physical labor combine.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 25, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Corn and Soybean Disease Management

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marty Chilvers, MSU associate professor and field crop pathologist, discussing corn and soybean disease management options.

  • Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

    Published on June 23, 2026
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  • Hot Topics in Field Crop Agriculture

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Hot Topics in Agriculture, where participants can ask field crops educators and specialists questions about the 2026 season.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 18, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 11, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Wheat Scouting and Management Considerations

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Dennis Pennington, wheat systems specialist at MSU, discussing wheat scouting and management considerations.

  • IPM in Sugarbeets: Cercospora Management

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jaime Willbur, MSU associate professor, discussing IPM in sugarbeets and cercospora management.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 4, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Building a Biological Powerhouse in Your Soil Webinar 1: Practical Processes for Cultivating Beneficial Microbes - TOPP Partner EcoFarm

    Michigan TOPP Network Partner EcoFarm welcomes Parker Jean from Sanctuary Farm in Detroit, Ian Hunter of Cure Soil Compost, and Jesse Wiser of Hiwassee Products to speak about building healthy soils through microbiology.

  • Q&A with Organic Certifiers: Coordinated by MSU Extension Unconventional Fruit Working Group

    Michigan's Unconventional Fruit working group coordinated this Q&A with Organic Certifiers.

  • Michigan Dry Bean Update

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Scott Bales, MSU Extension dry bean specialist, with a current update and some background on the dry bean crop in Michigan.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 28, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Regenerative agriculture in vineyards and orchards: Cover cropping considerations

    Published on May 27, 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.

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