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Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 3, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Current Topics with Insects

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Chris DiFonzo, MSU professor and field crops entomologist, discussing current topics with insects.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series first hot topic session of the season

Published on July 2, 2025
MSU Extension’s Virtual Breakfast Series will hold its first hot topic session on July 10, so come with your questions!
Irrigation Management for Corn, Soybeans and Wheat

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Younsuk Dong, associate professor, MSU Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, discussing irrigation management for corn, soybeans and wheat.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 26, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Current insect pressure and trends discussed on July 3 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on June 24, 2025
Join MSU Extension for the July 3 installment of the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to listen to Chris DiFonzo discuss what insect pressures and patterns she is seeing across the state.
MSU Extension Educator Brent Crain shares the importance of soil testing

MSU Extension staff were able to highlight our mission and programmatic efforts on WLNS' Discover Greater Lansing thanks to a community sponsorship. This is part eleven of a fourteen-part series.
Don’t sleep on fertilizer news: Start looking to future needs now

Published on June 20, 2025
As impacts on fertilizer supply continue to evolve, higher prices may be on the horizon.
Legacy Phosphorus: The Hidden Driver of Tile Drainage Loss

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Ehsan Ghane, associate professor, MSU Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, discussing legacy phosphorus and drainage loss.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 19, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

Published on June 18, 2025
Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.
Summer workshop to focus on efficient irrigation management

Published on June 18, 2025
Participants will have hands-on demonstrations and interact with experts on Friday, August 1 at the Kellogg Biological Station.
Getting the most from every drop: Irrigation management with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 18, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 26 with irrigation management insights from MSU specialist Younsuk Dong.
Legacy phosphorus and water quality with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 13, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 19 with a discussion on water quality and phosphorus loss through tile lines with MSU specialist Ehsan Ghane.
Cercospora for Sugar Beets

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jaime Willbur, MSU plant pathologist for sugar beets and potatoes, discussing Cercospora management in sugar beets.
Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 12, 2025

Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.
Fertilizer Planning for Vegetable Growers Now Available!

Published on June 11, 2025
New resource from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series
Bulletin E-3507 Introduction to Fertilizer Planning for Vegetables

Published on June 9, 2025
This educational bulletin explores the process of creating a fertilizer plan for vegetable growers.
Have you applied for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program?

Published on June 6, 2025
The program provides payments to most row crops, including legumes and oilseeds.
Should your worker be classified as a W2 employee or a 1099 contractor?

Published on June 6, 2025
Misclassification can lead to penalties, back taxes and fines.