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Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 10, 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
Seed corn harvest continues and potato storage harvest will start this week, temperatures permitting.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 3, 2026

Published on September 3, 2026
Watch for red crown rot in soybeans and ear molds in corn. Seed corn harvest started.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 27, 2026

Published on August 27, 2026
Watch for red crown rot in soybeans. Tar spot was confirmed in St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. No further late blight has been detected in southwest Michigan.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 20, 2026

Published on August 20, 2026
Seed corn approaches harvest. Potato growers met to discuss late blight identification and management in response to last week’s confirmation of late blight in St. Joseph County.
The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day returns to Michigan

Published on August 18, 2026
A full day tradeshow, weeding tool discussions and in-field demonstrations for managing weeds in row crops, vegetables and tree fruit with steep registration discounts for organic and organic-curious growers from Michigan, Illinois and Indiana.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 13, 2026

Published on August 13, 2026
Seed and kernel fill are progressing in corn and soybeans. Late blight discovered in St. Joseph County.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on August 13, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Insect friend or foe? Soft black beetle with rounded red and black hood

Published on August 12, 2026
Fireflies are easily recognizable at night, but they may be less familiar on crops. Are they agricultural friends, foes or something in-between?
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 6, 2026

Published on August 6, 2026
Most soybeans and corn are moving into seed fill stages.
MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast series continues August 13 with field crop nematode management strategies

Published on August 5, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with MSU Extension field crop nematologist Marisol Quintanilla discussing management strategies for nematode species problematic in Michigan row crops.