Soil Fertility & Health

  • Early Season Pest Control: Seed Corn Maggot and More

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Anders Huseth, assistant professor in the MSU Department of Entomology, discussing early season pest control of seed corn maggot and more.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 30, 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 April 23, 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.

  • Optimizing Alfalfa Harvesting Schedules

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU associate professor and Extension specialist in forages and cover crops, discussing optimizing alfalfa harvesting schedules.

  • The future of farming may be shaded

    Published on April 20, 2026
    Researchers find solar panels can reduce crop stress while maintaining yields in commercial vegetable systems.

  • Soil Fertility Considerations in a Down Market

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kurt Steinke, MSU professor and Extension specialist in soil fertility and nutrient management, discussing soil fertility considerations in a down market.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 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.

  • Submit your ideas for 2026 GLEXPO sessions or speakers

    Published on April 14, 2026
    Great Lakes Expo (GLEXPO) organizers have created an online submission form to gather new ideas for sessions and speakers from attendees and industry members.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 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.

  • Corn and Soybean Planting Considerations

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Manni Singh, MSU Cropping Systems Agronomist, discussing corn and soybean planting considerations.

  • Farmers invited to join national study on farming practices and soil health

    Published on April 9, 2026
    Farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in a free soil health evaluation and contribute to research supporting profitable, resilient and sustainable agriculture.

  • Early Season Weed Control

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU Extension Weeds Specialist and Professor, discussing early season weed control.

  • Harmful Algal Blooms in Western Lake Erie

    Published on March 26, 2026
    This bulletin explains causes, trends and impacts of harmful algal blooms in Western Lake Erie, linking nutrient runoff, land use and climate to water quality, and outlining management strategies to reduce phosphorus and protect ecosystems.

  • Spring Field Management

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Anna Cates, Associate Extension Professor at the University of Minnesota, discussing spring field management and if better soil management can get you in the fields earlier.

  • Registration is open for beginning farmer field days

    Published on March 24, 2026
    A three-part beginning farmer field day series will provide new and beginning farmers with foundational knowledge in numerous topics, plus resources.

  • Making spring input purchases in times of volatile markets

    Published on March 9, 2026
    Navigating market opportunities relies on understanding market conditions and maximizing available cash.

  • SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open

    Published on March 3, 2026
    Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S.

  • MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program releases educational videos to support pesticide training

    Published on March 2, 2026
    The Michigan State University Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program has a new series of educational videos to support pesticide safety training efforts across Michigan.

  • Registration is open for the 2026 Market Garden & Small Vegetable Farm Day

    Published on February 25, 2026
    Participants will learn about topics for market garden and small vegetable farm production from MSU Extension specialists and educators.

  • Farming in the solar future

    Published on February 3, 2026
    A four‑part webinar series on integrating food production and clean energy development.

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