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2025 Montcalm County Potato Field Day held August 7
Published on June 5, 2025
MSU Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission to host the 2025 Montcalm County Potato Field Day at the Montcalm Research Center with a focus on integrated pest management in Michigan potato systems. -
Cercospora leaf spot control discussion with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast
Published on June 3, 2025
The 2025 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 12 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU associate professor and Extension specialist Jaime Willbur. -
Continuous corn in Michigan: Popular practice, but is it sustainable?
Published on June 3, 2025
Many Michigan livestock and dairy producers rely on corn-on-corn cropping systems to meet feed demands, but is this short rotation approach truly effective? Here are some considerations for corn-on-corn production systems before sticking with it. -
Upcoming events to bolster the sustainability of your farm - Summer 2025
Published on June 3, 2025
Field days and workshops available, highlighting research-based ideas to maximize return on investment and solve problems on the farm. -
How do pre-plant soil treatments improve growth and control nematodes in cherry orchards?
Published on May 29, 2025
Pre-plant soil treatments, including fumigants, nematicides and organic amendments, improve tree growth and reduce harmful nematode populations, offering promising solutions for managing orchard replant disease in Michigan cherry systems. -
Learn about wheat fungicide application equipment and technology on June 5 Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on May 28, 2025
Achieving fungicide coverage of the wheat head in 365 degrees is critical for effective disease control. Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 5 to learn more. -
Improving dry bean management through data driven decisions
Published on May 21, 2025
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 29 for a conversation on all things dry beans with MSU dry bean specialist, Scott Bales. -
Submit your session or speaker ideas for 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo
Published on May 19, 2025
Great Lakes Expo organizers have created an online submission form to gather new ideas for sessions and speakers from attendees and industry members. -
2025 Michigan Viticulture Field Day and Michigan Enology Experience, July 30-31
Published on May 15, 2025
Join other grape growers and winemakers for two days of hands-on demonstrations and learning as well as a fun time and good food and drink in southwest Michigan. -
Impact of heat stress on wheat yields to be discussed on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on May 15, 2025
Dennis Pennington will talk through the dangers of high temperatures for wheat at flowering during the May 22 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series.