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Michigan Farmland Lease Template and How-to recording now available

Published on July 21, 2026
Download the template and watch our recording for tips on adjusting it.
Get the latest cover crop tips at MSU Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast

Published on July 21, 2026
Brooke Wilke from the long -term agroecosystem research experiment will talk about cover crops on July 30.
No pipe, no trench—do mole drains work?

Published on July 16, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues July 23 with guest speaker Ehsan Ghane, associate professor and drainage specialist in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at MSU.
A midsummer night’s pest: Western bean cutworm

Published on July 8, 2026
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on July 16 will feature management considerations for western bean cutworm and other mid- to late-season insect pests. One RUP/CCA credit is available.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on July 6, 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.
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast to feature irrigation management on July 9

Published on July 2, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues July 9 with guest speaker Younsuk Dong, irrigation specialist for Michigan State University.
Insect friend or foe? Brown insect with triangular head and tent-like wings

Published on June 25, 2026
Several brown lacewings have been spotted this year already. Are they agricultural friends, foes or something in-between?
EPA seeks public comment on draft fungicide strategy to protect endangered species

Published on June 24, 2026
The 60-day public comment period ends on June 29, 2026.
Michigan adopts the new National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual

Published on June 17, 2026
Michigan pesticide applicators will transition to updated training materials and certification exams designed to reflect current federal pesticide safety, stewardship and regulatory competency standards
Innovative agronomy tools and resources: Weather

Published on June 9, 2026
Innovation and adaptability are important for farm success. Explore these free tools and resources on weather forecasting and crop management.