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Soil fertility considerations in a down market

Published on April 6, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series continues April 16 with guest speaker Kurt Steinke, a soil fertility and nutrient management specialist at Michigan State University.
Michigan’s Soil Health Investment Program: A collaboration success story

Published on April 2, 2026
Through its partnership-based, farmer-informed approach, SHIP has boosted conservation practice adoption to improve nutrient retention and soil productivity.
MSU Extension field crops Scouting School returns for the third year

Published on April 1, 2026
This scouting school is designed for interns and entry level scouts to learn the basics of identification, walking patterns and scouting tools.
MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast series continues April 9 with corn and soybean planting considerations

Published on March 31, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series continues with MSU Extension cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh discussing planting considerations for corn and soybeans.
Control weeds early to spring into successful weed management

Published on March 26, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on April 2 with guest speaker Christy Sprague, a weeds specialist at Michigan State University.
Winter wheat greenup and management decisions

Published on March 26, 2026
What is greenup of winter wheat and what management should you be considering at this point?
Long-term cover cropping can clear the way for earlier corn planting

Published on March 23, 2026
Remote sensing data reveals connection between long-term cover crop use and timely planting in Michigan.
In-season crop rotation: Boosting garden health with cover crops

Published on March 23, 2026
Crop rotation is a time-tested gardening method that helps reduce pests, improve soil health and increase yields.
Spring field management: Can better soil management get you in the fields earlier?

Published on March 4, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off the season on March 26 with guest speaker Anna Cates, associate Extension professor with University of Minnesota.
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.