• Repairing Damaged Fields

    Published on March 28, 2024

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Ian McDonald, crop innovations specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, discussing soil compaction and wet harvest recovery.

  • Early Season Weed Control

    Published on March 21, 2024

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weed specialist, discussing early season weed control.

  • Fall Weed Control Options

    Published on September 21, 2023

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU weed scientist, discussing fall weed control options.

  • Postemergence Weed Control Options

    Published on April 27, 2023

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Burns, MSU Extension weed specialist, on postemergence weed control options.

  • Early Season Weed Control

    Published on March 30, 2023

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU weed scientist, on early season weed control.

  • Fall Weed Management

    Published on September 22, 2022

    MSU Extension Weed Specialist Christy Sprague discusses fall weed management during the September 22, 2022, MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast.

  • Herbicide Resistance? Now is the Time to Check!

    Published on September 15, 2022

    MSU Extension Weed Scientist Erin Hill presents on herbicide resistance on the September 15, 2022, MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast.

  • Postemergence Weed Control

    Published on May 5, 2022

    The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on May 5, 2022, focuses on postemergence weed control, presented by Erin Burns, MSU weeds scientist.

  • Apps for Weed and Plant Identification

    Published on April 28, 2022

    The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 28, 2022, focuses on apps for weed and plant identification, presented by Erin Hill, MSU weed science diagnostician.

  • Soil Fertility

    Published on April 7, 2022

    The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 7, 2022, focuses on soil fertility, presented by Kurt Steinke, MSU Extension soil fertility and nutrient management specialist.

  • Early Season Weed Control – Options with Product Shortages

    Published on March 31, 2022

    The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on March 31, 2022, focuses on early season weed control with a focus on product shortages, presented by Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weeds specialist.

  • Supply Chain Issues and Glyphosate: Building a Weed Control Program Around Herbicide Shortages

    Published on March 8, 2022

    Supply chain issues could prove problematic this growing season, leading to a potential shortage of herbicides. Join this session to learn more on ways to mitigate these issues and develop a weed control program even amid the shortages.

  • Field Crops Webinar - Weed Management - Sprague Hager

    Published on February 7, 2022

    A team of two weed science specialists will address the topic of ‘Weed Management in 2022 – Herbicide Availability and Alternative Effective Options’ in this 1-hour, on-line, evening session

  • Scouting for Weed Escapes & Fall Management

    Published on September 9, 2021

    The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on Sept. 9, 2021, focuses on scouting for weed escapes and fall management, presented by Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weed specialist.

  • Postemergence Weed Control

    Published on May 13, 2021

    The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on May 13, 2021, focuses on postemergence weed control, presented by Erin Burns, MSU weed science specialist.

  • Early Season Weed Control

    Published on April 8, 2021

    The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast weekly discussion for April 8, 2021, focuses on early season weed control, presented by Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weeds specialist.

  • Review of Herbicide Resistant Weeds in Michigan and Surrounding States, Submitting Good Samples to the Diagnostic Clinic at MSU & Nematode Management Update

    Published on February 16, 2021

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With 2021 - Field Crops Session: This session will review herbicide resistant weed species identified in Michigan, their location, and those reported by the Land Grant Universities in surrounding states, and how to submit a good sample to MSU for determination weed species across southern Michigan and strategies to control them. It will also address bio-type shifts in Soybean Cyst Nematodes in Michigan, and what nematode feeding in corn might look like in the field.

  • Alfalfa Pest and Crop Management Session

    Published on February 16, 2021

    MI Ag Ideas to Grow With 2021 - Field Crops Session: Forages are an important crop for livestock producers and an important cash crop on many farms. We have seen an increase in pest and weed issues in alfalfa and mixed species forage production. Pests such as potato leafhopper and alfalfa weevil have become bigger problems. Growers are looking to protect their stands and reduce the impact of weeds for better hay quality and returns. Michigan State University Extension Educator Phil Kaatz will talk about management strategies to address these and other issues. He will also visit about what types of grass species may be best for yields and palatability for the horse market. Please be aware this is a partial recording and the beginning is missing.

  • Soybean Virtual Field Day - Christy Sprague

    Published on August 26, 2020

    Christy Sprague, a professor in PSM and MSU Extension weed specialist, and Justine Fisher, a graduate student: Herbicide-resistant horseweed (marestail) continues to be a major issue for Michigan soybean farmers. Learn about the latest research on integrated strategies to manage horseweed with cover crops, soybean row widths and herbicides.

  • Dry Bean & Sugar Beet Field Day - Christy Sprague

    Published on August 19, 2020

    Weed expert Christy Sprague discusses techniques to reduce pressure from mare's tail and water hemp weeds in sugar beet plots.