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Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now
Published on June 2, 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. -
Water-up and water in: Irrigation can improve production and profits while reducing risk
Published on May 29, 2026
Irrigators have the advantage of applying water to help with germination and emergence and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. When rainfall is limited, irrigation can prevent early-season drought. -
Cercospora leafspot control discussion
Published on May 29, 2026
The 2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on June 4 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Jaime Willbur. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 28, 2026
Published on May 28, 2026
First cutting of hay and forages began in earnest. Wheat has mostly finished flowering and is entering early kernel fill. -
Thinking about a new way to assess soybean stands?
Published on May 28, 2026
New and more efficient ways to assess soybean stands would increase the likelihood of getting stand counts done when needed. How do high-tech options compare with the tried-and-true manual counts?