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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. -
Plan a late season weed control strategy with MSU Extension's Virtual Breakfast
Published on September 4, 2026
The 2026 Virtual Breakfast Series continues with great tips from MSU Extension’s Christy Sprague for planning a late-season weed control strategy. -
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. -
Mark your calendars for the 2027 Breakfast on the Farm event
Published on September 2, 2026
MSU Extension's Breakfast on the Farm event returns on July 10, 2027, in Clayton, Michigan. -
Agricultural producers can share their input in the Midwest Farm Conservation Survey
Published on September 2, 2026
Help improve the value of conservation programs for Midwestern farmers by taking a survey. -
Shining a light on solar, data centers and land values in Michigan at MSU Extension's Virtual Breakfast
Published on August 28, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues September 3 with Tor Tolhurst discussing how data centers and solar projects are connected to farmland values. -
Exploring irrigation investments: Feasibility and economics with MSU Extension's Virtual Breakfast
Published on August 21, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues August 27 with Lyndon Kelley discussing the economics of irrigation investments and key considerations for producers evaluating irrigation expansion. -
Soil Health Advancement for Agricultural Resilience Enhancement (SHARE) project aims to assess resilience of Michigan’s regenerative agriculture
Published on August 20, 2026
Learn more about regenerative agriculture and the ways it has emerged as a key solution to navigating climatic extremes. -
The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day returns to Michigan
Published on August 18, 2026
A full day tradeshow, weeding tool discussions and in-field demonstrations for managing weeds in row crops, vegetables and tree fruit with steep registration discounts for organic and organic-curious growers from Michigan, Illinois and Indiana. -
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now
Published on August 13, 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.