Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences Weeds

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  Michigan canola harvest 2025 wraps up

  Published on August 4, 2025
  Updates from the field on canola crop progress, insect pests and crop disease.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 31, 2025

  Published on July 31, 2025
  Seed development started in soybeans, and corn is at early kernel development. Upcoming cool temperatures will be conducive for disease progression, so keep an eye out for tar spot in corn and late blight in potatoes.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 24, 2025

  Published on July 24, 2025
  Hot and dry conditions hit crops hard in areas of southwest Michigan. Potato harvest began, and wheat harvest is wrapping up.

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  Insect friend or foe, and how can I know?

  Published on July 23, 2025
  Avoid insect damage and unnecessary insecticide applications by learning the basics of field crops insect identification at the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 31.

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  Find out five reliable options for cover cropping after wheat with MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

  Published on July 17, 2025
  Managing cover crops carefully to avoid unintended consequences that can affect the next crop in the rotation.

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Upcoming Weed Events

• Aug 19

  Farming Forward: Newaygo County Farm Field Day

  August 19, 2025 8:00AM – 2:00PM Kropscott Farm and Environmental Center, 6523 West Baseline Road, Fremont, MI 49412

  Learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available.