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Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on October 1, 2025
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 18, 2025
Published on September 18, 2025
This is the final southwest Michigan field crops update of the season as corn and soybeans are entering physiological maturity and drying down for harvest. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 11, 2025
Published on September 11, 2025
Seed corn harvest continues, and storage potato harvest started. Commercial corn started to hit black layer. -
Fall harvest safety tips
Published on September 5, 2025
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season. -
Michigan State University Extension seeks input from pesticide applicators and agribusiness on new EPA regulations
Published on September 4, 2025
Please complete this brief survey to assist MSU Extension in identifying needs related to pesticide label changes, Bulletins Live! Two and the Endangered Species Act. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 4, 2025
Published on September 4, 2025
Seed corn harvest started and storage potato harvest will begin this week. Soybeans are progressing toward senescence, and corn is approaching black layer. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 28, 2025
Published on August 28, 2025
White mold and sudden death syndrome are starting to become visible in soybeans. Corn is approaching black layer. -
Wheat watchers 2025 harvest report
Published on August 21, 2025
Wrap up of the 2025 wheat growing season in Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 21, 2025
Published on August 21, 2025
Seed fill continued in corn and soybeans. Watch for late-season foliar diseases and insect defoliators. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 14, 2025
Published on August 14, 2025
Soybean pod fill is underway. Some corn has started to dent. Harvest began on tablestock potatoes.