Agriculture
2026 Agricultural Meeting Summary Sheet
(As of December 1, 2025)
The above line is a link to this year's Winter Ag Meeting summary list. This list is meant to be a living document that will be updated periodically when new events are added and past events are removed. Please check the red date shown at the top of the right column.
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HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS:
2026 Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Testing
Register at https://events.anr.msu.edu/2026pesttest/
Review: $25.00 - payable to MSU
Test: $75.00-Commercial / $50.00-Private / $45.00-Registered - payable to State of Michigan
***Participants must attend Review Session to participate in the In-Person Testing.***
It is recommended that participants read and study the Core Manual before attending the review. Copies may be ordered from: https://msupesticidemanuals.com/. The Lapeer County MSU Extension office may have copies available for purchase. Call 810-667-0341.
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2026 Regional Crop and Pest Management Updates
Learn about the latest recommendations for managing weeds, diseases, insects and nematodes from MSU Exension educators and specialists.
For more information and to register visit https://events.anr.msu.edu/2026CropPestUpdate/
Registration is $40 and includes lunch and the 2026 Weed Control Guide for Field Crops
RUP and CCA credits will be available at each meeting.
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MSU Christmas Tree Winter Webinar Series - Challenges on the Horizon
The 2026 winter webinar series will focus on "challenges on the horizon" that will likely impact Christmas tree production in the Great Lakes region in the near future. Each week will feature a different topic and potential solutions to address those challenges. RUP credits have been requested for the following states: CT, MA, MI, NH, OH, PA, IN, and VT.
Cost: $20 to register for entire series
For more information and to register: https://events.anr.msu.edu/MSUWinterWebinar26/
Field Crop Webinar Series Information
Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Team with agriculture experts in this series of eight webinars. The theme for this year: “Two for the Price of One – Conversations in Row Crop Agriculture.” You will learn important information for the coming growing season from TWO presenters each night and have an opportunity to ask questions. Webnars will be archived for later viewing.
Cost is $20 for the entire series or $5 per webinar.
One Michigan pesticide recertification (RUP) credit (Core or Field Crops), except for Managing Crops in Variable Climate Conditions (2/2/26) and Interseeding Cover Crops (2/16/26), and one CEU for Certified Crop Advisers will be available for each live event.
Register online at: https://events.anr.msu.edu/FCWS_2026
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Update on Bulletins Live! Two and Mitigation Measures
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This training consists of a 50-minute update on Bulletins Live! Two and mitigation measures and calculations, followe by personalized one-on-one training on how to use the website. This is a free event and one RUP credit is available. Register at: https://events.anr.msu.edu/Bulletinslivetwo/ February 26, 2026 ~ 9:00 AM Saginaw Valley Research & Extension Center 3775 S. Reese Road Frankenmuth, MI 48734
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Farm Women's Symposium - Rooted Together - An Agriculture Conference
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Bringing women in agriculture together for fun, learning and fellowship. Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth ~ 855-652-7200 Cost: $225.00 per person by February 15th Scholarships: https://www.farmwomenssymposium.org/scholarships For information and to register: |
Beginning Farmers - Free Curriculum
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Whether you are a new farmer looking to learn some new skills in the off season or an educator working with beginning farmers, you’ll find materials and resources you can adapt to your needs. Free curricula and resources for beginning farmers and beginning farmer educators are now available to download: https://www.beginningfarmercurriculum.org/ https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/beginning-farmer-resource-and-decision-making-guide
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RESOURCES
MSU Field Crops Team Website
Agriculture Corn Cover Crops Dry Beans Small Grains Soybeans Forages
Hemp Production Hops Malting Barley Soil Health Sugarbeets Weeds Wheat
Harvest and Storage Info
The links below contain information to help farmers handle current harvest challenges, including temporary storage, storage safety and adapting silos for grain storage. There’s also a link to the USDA’s recently changed Marketing Assistance Loan Program and information about conditions at the Port of New Orleans. Other sections deal with making decisions related to delaying harvest and a series of links related to marketing options. For more information for your particular situation, contact your local MSU Extension office.
Links to Grain Storage Information
- Temporary Grain Storage Considerations
- Adapting Silage Silos for Dry Grain Storage
- Grain Storage Problems Are Increasing the Dangers to Farm Operators
Updates on Gypsy Moths and mitigation strategies: Click here
USDA FARMLAND CASH RENTAL RATES
The “USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates” document is a listing of cash rental rates by county dating from 2014 to the 2025 year. The information was obtained from the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and is based on their county-level survey results. Download document https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/usda-farmland-cash-rental-rates
MSU CUSTOM WORK RATES REPORT - 2026
The 2026 report covers a wide range of field machine operations.
Download document https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-custom-work-rates-report
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