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Get the latest cover crop tips at MSU Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast

Published on July 21, 2026
Brooke Wilke from the long -term agroecosystem research experiment will talk about cover crops on July 30.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 16, 2026

Published on July 16, 2026
Soybeans are flowering and entering early pod formation. Tasseling started in corn, and seed corn detasseling began in earnest.
No pipe, no trench—do mole drains work?

Published on July 16, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues July 23 with guest speaker Ehsan Ghane, associate professor and drainage specialist in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at MSU.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 9, 2026

Published on July 9, 2026
Most soybeans have entered reproductive stages, and corn is approaching tasseling. Watch for western bean cutworm and tar spot in corn.
A midsummer night’s pest: Western bean cutworm

Published on July 8, 2026
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on July 16 will feature management considerations for western bean cutworm and other mid- to late-season insect pests. One RUP/CCA credit is available.
The 2026 Montcalm County Potato Field Day will feature a balance of education, fun and industry camaraderie

Published on July 8, 2026
MSU Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission will host the potato field day on August 6 at the Montcalm Research Center. Two RUP credits are available.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 2, 2026

Published on July 2, 2026
Soybeans have reached flowering, corn growth progressed significantly in this week’s high heat and humidity, and wheat nears in harvest.
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast to feature irrigation management on July 9

Published on July 2, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues July 9 with guest speaker Younsuk Dong, irrigation specialist for Michigan State University.
Thinking about making a postemergence herbicide application in soybeans approaching flowering?

Published on June 25, 2026
Farmers need to consider several restrictions to avoid crop injury and stay on label when making postemergence herbicide applications in soybeans.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 25, 2026

Published on June 25, 2026
Rainfall and cool temperatures slowed down fieldwork and plant development.
EPA seeks public comment on draft fungicide strategy to protect endangered species

Published on June 24, 2026
The 60-day public comment period ends on June 29, 2026.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 18, 2026

Published on June 18, 2026
Side dress nitrogen continued as weather permitted. Wheat kernels are at milky ripe to dough stages.
Michigan adopts the new National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual

Published on June 17, 2026
Michigan pesticide applicators will transition to updated training materials and certification exams designed to reflect current federal pesticide safety, stewardship and regulatory competency standards
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 11, 2026

Published on June 11, 2026
Sidedress nitrogen is starting to go out in early planted corn. Wheat kernels are milky white, and full bloom started in potatoes.
Innovative agronomy tools and resources: Pests

Published on June 9, 2026
Innovation and adaptability are important for farm success. Explore these free tools and resources on improving pest forecasting, identification and monitoring.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast’s first hot topic of the season

Published on June 8, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series will hold its first hot topics session on June 18, so come with your questions.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 4, 2026

Published on June 4, 2026
Sporadic potato flowering began. Great progress was made on planting and field work.
Wheat scouting and management considerations

Published on June 2, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 11 with guest speaker Dennis Pennington, a wheat systems specialist at Michigan State University.
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.