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Four NCR-SARE grant opportunities to fund farmers, educators and researchers are open for applications

Published on October 5, 2026
Apply by December 3 for Farmer Rancher, Youth Educator, Partnership and Research and Education grants.
Earn RUP and CCA credits through 2026-2027 MSU Pesticide Safety Webinar Series: The RUP/CCA Credit Clinic

Published on October 5, 2026
The series includes 10 webinars covering pesticide safety and application topics. Pesticide and education credits are available for participants in Michigan and participating New England states. Registration is now open.
Understanding the water use needs of Michigan growers

Published on October 1, 2026
A statewide agricultural water use needs assessment provides insight into irrigation practices, water management challenges and the resources needed to make informed water-use decisions.
Timely planting is critical for maximizing winter wheat yield in Michigan

Published on September 23, 2026
Recent Michigan research shows that timely planting remains the single most important management factor for maximizing winter wheat yield, while higher seeding rates can only partially offset yield losses from late planting.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 17, 2026

Published on September 17, 2026
Soybeans and corn are finishing up kernel fill and drying down. Seed corn and potato harvesters ran as weather permitted.
When a cover crop becomes a cash crop: Lessons from a cereal rye seed production field

Published on September 15, 2026
A West Michigan grain farmer’s goal of growing cereal rye for grain seed leads to some important lessons on cover crop usage in Michigan.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 10, 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
Seed corn harvest continues and potato storage harvest will start this week, temperatures permitting.
Precision agriculture: Collecting and cataloging yield data

Published on September 3, 2026
Harvest season is quickly approaching for row crops like corn, soybean, sugarbeets and dry beans. The MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast on September 10 will discuss precision agriculture and collecting accurate yield data.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 3, 2026

Published on September 3, 2026
Watch for red crown rot in soybeans and ear molds in corn. Seed corn harvest started.
Looking beyond appearance: Measuring cover crop biomass in Michigan

Published on September 1, 2026
Lessons learned from a cover crop workshop demonstration field day.