Find out five reliable options for cover cropping after wheat with MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
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EmailManaging cover crops carefully to avoid unintended consequences that can affect the next crop in the rotation.
Join the Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on Thursday, July 24 for a discussion on cover crops after wheat with Brook Wilke, PhD, associate director for science and agronomy at Kellogg Biological Station. Wilke is an expert in sustainable cropping systems and agronomic innovations.
Wheat harvest in summer results in a great window to add cover crops to Michigan cropping systems, bringing benefits such as nitrogen fixation, soil health improvement, weed control and soil moisture management. Cover crops need to be selected and managed carefully to avoid unintended consequences that can affect the next crop in the rotation. In this session, Wilke will pull from experience and research to share five reliable options for cover cropping after wheat that vary in outcomes expected and difficulty of management.
Immediately following this week's topic, Jeff Andresen, MSU Extension agricultural meteorologist, will present a detailed weather outlook and report.
Sign up for Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series sessions from the MSU Extension field crops team are held every week during the growing season via Zoom. The Virtual Breakfast series keeps attendees informed of in-season updates and issues of concern for field crops. These virtual meetings take place every Thursday morning from 7-8 a.m., March through September 2025. Participants are encouraged to log into the Zoom link 5 minutes prior to the start time to ensure connectivity and receive announcements. The first half of each session includes a timely presentation from a topic expert and the weekly weather forecast. The second half of each session includes time for Q&A’s and updates with MSU specialists and educators.
Participating is easy and free! You can join the live meeting via Zoom using a computer, tablet, mobile device or regular phone line. If you are new to Zoom, simply download the Zoom app and you will be ready to join online every week to see visuals shared by presenters. A call-in by phone option is also available but note that you will only hear the audio portion.
Restricted use pesticide (RUP) credits and certified crop adviser (CCA) continuing education units are available most weeks for live attendees.
Participants must sign up to receive an email notification with instructions for joining the Virtual Breakfast. You only need to do this once and you will receive the Zoom link and call-in phone number, as well as weekly reminders every Wednesday and Thursday. Participants receiving emails can opt out at any time.
Sign up for Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
If you cannot participate in the live session at 7 a.m., you can view the recorded version at any time. However, only the live session will be eligible for RUP and CCA credits. Recordings will be closed-captioned and available at the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast webpage and the following MSU Extension field crops team social media platforms: Facebook, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Twitter/X.
If you are unable to sign up online, call the Montcalm County MSU Extension office at 989-831-7500 .
Follow @MSUEFieldCrops on Facebook, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Twitter/X for breaking news.
This work is supported by the Crop Protection and Pest Management Program [grant no 2024-70006-43569] from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
