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Stand your ground against early-season insect pests

Published on April 16, 2026
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 30 will feature management considerations for seedcorn maggot and other early insect pests. One RUP/CCA credit is available.
Optimizing alfalfa harvesting schedules

Published on April 16, 2026
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 23 will feature optimizing alfalfa harvesting schedules with guest speaker Kim Cassida, MSU Extension forages and cover crops specialist.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 16, 2026

Published on April 16, 2026
Wheat is at Feekes 6 (jointing). Persistent precipitation over the past week slowed down field work.
Smart drainage in practice: A hands‑on conservation drainage workshop

Published on April 16, 2026
Get hands-on training in automated controlled drainage systems and conservation drainage decision-support tools.
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

Published on April 16, 2026
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.
Winter canola greens up in Michigan

Published on April 16, 2026
Spring has sprung, so how can you make sure your winter canola is on the right track?
Will my turf recover from recent flooding?

Published on April 16, 2026
Recent rainfall events caused flooding on golf courses, lawns and other turf areas. Depending on how long the turf was submerged and whether soil deposition occurred will determine whether turf survives.
Weathering the worst: Essential disaster prep for livestock and the farmers who protect them

Published on April 16, 2026
Simple, effective preparedness strategies that help farms stay resilient through storms, wildfires and rising waters.
Attend a 2026 regional wheat field day near you

Published on April 16, 2026
Join MSU Extension and the Michigan Wheat Program for a small regional wheat field in Huron, Gratiot and Allegan counties.
CANR Alumni Board Spotlight - Nicole Sevrey

Published on April 15, 2026
Nicole Sevrey (’06, Department of Community Sustainability) currently serves on the CANR Alumni Executive Board as an at-large member representing Michigan Farm Bureau.