Ready, set, innovate! At the virtual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With field crops sessions
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EmailCreative solutions are a means of survival in the current agricultural market. This free field crops track will cover innovative tools, crops and basics to get the ideas flowing. Three RUP credits and 4 CCA credits have been requested.
Commodity prices are low while input costs remain high, creating stress for field crops growers throughout Michigan. With the market outlook still bleak, creative solutions have become increasingly important. From diversifying crops to increasing nutrient and water use efficiency, many growers are looking for ways to adapt. The field crops innovations sessions of the 2026 MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Conference on Feb. 23 will cover innovative tools, crops and basics to get the ideas flowing.
8 a.m. – Innovative Agronomy Tools (RUP, CCA) — Learn about innovative tools and resources for agronomic decisions, especially pest management, and how to use them to improve decision-making and reduce input costs.
9 a.m. – Soil Health Testing Options and Interpretation (CCA) — What is soil health, and how can you measure it? This session will cover testing options and how to understand test results in order to have healthier, more profitable soils.
10 a.m. – Intermediate Wheatgrass (RUP, CCA) — Agronomic management considerations for growing a relatively new perennial grain crop: Kernza intermediate wheatgrass (IWG).
11 a.m. – Open-Pollinated Corn (RUP, CCA) — Considerations for growing open-pollinated corn, including management, advantages, disadvantages and more.
This year features a bonus crossover field crops and agrivoltaics presentation following the field crops track.
12:30 p.m. – Growing Grass and Alfalfa Hay Between Solar Arrays— This presentation will help Michigan farmers learn how grass hay and alfalfa can successfully be grown between solar arrays. Grass hay and alfalfa yield and nutrient content data will also be shared.
The sessions are offered virtually for free. However, registration is required.
Register for MI Ag Ideas to Grow With
The 2026 MI Ag Ideas to Grow With conference will be held virtually Feb. 23 – March 5. The program encompasses many aspects of the agricultural industry and offers a full array of educational sessions for farmers and homeowners interested in food production and other agricultural endeavors. While there is no cost to participate, attendees must register to receive the necessary Zoom links. Registrants can attend as many sessions as they would like and are also able to jump around between tracks. Restricted use pesticide (RUP) and certified crop adviser (CCA) credits may be offered for several of the sessions.
More information can be found at Mi Ag Ideas to Grow With.
