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Michigan State University PFAS Awareness Week

Published on February 27, 2026
Join for a series of free events including an outreach table near the rock on campus, a webinar series, and a PFAS movie night.
2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 26

Published on February 25, 2026
The 2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 26. The series runs every Thursday from 7–8 a.m. through September 17.
Still finalizing planting intentions? Focus on profit, not price

Published on February 24, 2026
How profits can determine a winner in corn vs. soybeans acres.
Using growing degree days in making corn hybrid maturity selections

Published on February 19, 2026
Growing degree day information can help better match seasonal heat accumulation for your location with corn hybrid maturity.
Michigan State University launches an innovative real-world farming competition

Published on February 12, 2026
MSU-TAPS serves as a powerful bridge between research and practice. Researchers evaluate emerging technologies under real production conditions, while producers gain first-hand insight into how new tools perform in Michigan.
MSU Extension offers PFAS in Agriculture Webinar Series during MSU’s PFAS Awareness Week

Published on February 12, 2026
A series of four webinars on PFAS in agriculture will be offered at no cost in March 2026.
Does row spacing and seeding rate recommendations differ for short vs. tall corn hybrids?

Published on February 11, 2026
Planting short corn in narrow row spacings and under higher seeding rate can improve yield, dependent on the environment.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on February 10, 2026
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference changes name

Published on February 9, 2026
Now called the Great Lakes Field Crops Irrigation Meeting, this year’s event will be February 25, 2026, and will offer Michigan RUP, CCA and Indiana PARP/CCH credits.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on February 5, 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.