Center for Regional Food Systems Michigan Organic Farming Exchange

Videos

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 7, 2026

  Published on May 7, 2026

  Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

• Disease Management in Wheat: Head Scab and Fungicide Timing

  Published on May 7, 2026

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marty Chilvers, MSU associate professor and field crop pathologist, discussing disease management in wheat, including head scab and fungicide timing.

• Early Season Pest Control: Seed Corn Maggot and More

  Published on April 30, 2026

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Anders Huseth, assistant professor in the MSU Department of Entomology, discussing early season pest control of seed corn maggot and more.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 30, 2026

  Published on April 30, 2026

  Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 23, 2026

  Published on April 23, 2026

  Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

• Optimizing Alfalfa Harvesting Schedules

  Published on April 23, 2026

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU associate professor and Extension specialist in forages and cover crops, discussing optimizing alfalfa harvesting schedules.

• Soil Fertility Considerations in a Down Market

  Published on April 16, 2026

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kurt Steinke, MSU professor and Extension specialist in soil fertility and nutrient management, discussing soil fertility considerations in a down market.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 16, 2026

  Published on April 16, 2026

  Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

• TOPP Webinar: Soil Health - Reduced Tillage for Organic Farmers - 4-9-26

  Published on April 9, 2026

  This webinar recording covers research related to reduced‑tillage systems that build soil health, improve weed management, and strengthen climate resilience on organic farms.

• TOPP Webinar - Organic System Plans: The Stepping Stone to Organic Certification 4-2-26

  Published on April 9, 2026

  This webinar recording offers practical guidance from an experienced farmer on one of the first steps in organic certification - filling out your Organic System Plan.