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  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.

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  Safety first: Forage harvesters and balers pose significant safety risks

  Published on June 2, 2025
  Forage harvester and baler safety is non-negotiable. For one 23-year-old, the risk and result were tragic.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2025 field days

  Published on May 8, 2025
  The events will take place across Michigan from May through September.

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  Weeds outcompete cash crop in surprising victory!

  Published on May 8, 2025
  Avoid this situation by tuning in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series with MSU weed specialist Erin Burns on May 15.

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  Agricultural pesticides are undergoing significant label changes that growers should be aware of

  Published on April 25, 2025
  An ever-increasing number of pesticide labels require applicators to utilize the Bulletins Live! Two system to check for additional use limitations to protect endangered species and their habitat.

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  Optimizing your forage quality is the topic for the May 1 Virtual Breakfast Series

  Published on April 23, 2025
  The balancing act between forage yield and quality will challenge even the best forage producers. Join and learn some practical strategies to help increase profitability and efficiency in forage production.

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  Join MSU Extension’s April 24 Virtual Breakfast Series on recognizing herbicide resistance in waterhemp

  Published on April 10, 2025
  Correct identification for pigweed and waterhemp is essential for herbicide resistance management.