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Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 17, 2026

Published on September 17, 2026
Soybeans and corn are finishing up kernel fill and drying down. Seed corn and potato harvesters ran as weather permitted.
Late-season soybean decisions: Maximizing harvest efficiency and planning for 2027

Published on September 16, 2026
Decisions made this fall can influence profitability beyond yield, from minimizing harvest losses and managing grain moisture to selecting soybean varieties that better fit 2027 production goals.
Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day postponed due to weather

Published on September 15, 2026
The field day was postponed due to the rain forecast and is currently planned for Tuesday, Sept. 22. Online registration is extended through Thursday, Sept. 17.
Thinking about managing white mold with biologicals?

Published on September 15, 2026
Reducing the number of overwintering structures is key to managing white mold, and one biological product has been shown to be effective in this strategy.
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.
Plan a late season weed control strategy with MSU Extension's Virtual Breakfast

Published on September 4, 2026
The 2026 Virtual Breakfast Series continues with great tips from MSU Extension’s Christy Sprague for planning a late-season weed control strategy.
Registration closes soon for the Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day on September 15 in Eaton County

Published on September 3, 2026
Online registration closes Sept. 8 to reserve a free lunch. Additional topic to be addressed will include desiccating soybeans as a harvest aid.
Precision agriculture: Collecting and cataloging yield data

Published on September 3, 2026
Harvest season is quickly approaching for row crops like corn, soybean, sugarbeets and dry beans. The MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast on September 10 will discuss precision agriculture and collecting accurate yield data.
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.
Without M-AAA, Michigan ag industries would be ‘more desperate’ searching for research and education

Published on September 2, 2026
For more than a decade, M-AAA has helped MSU researchers and educators generate over $960 million in economic impacts for Michigan.