MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

Field Crops

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 24, 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.

• Cover Crops After Wheat

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Brook Wilke, associate director at the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, discussing cover crops after wheat.

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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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  Reducing heat stress in the field

  Published on July 21, 2025
  Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan.

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  MSU Extension hosts Bean and Beet Field Day to tackle weed, insect and disease challenges

  Published on July 17, 2025
  Join MSU Extension Aug. 19 in Frankenmuth for a Bean and Beet Field Day covering herbicide-resistant weeds, sugarbeet agronomy, pathology and genetics, dry bean production and varieties, plus an insect BT resistance update.

• White Mold and Tar Spot Management and Spraying

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Martin Chilvers, MSU field crops pathologist, discussing white mold and tar spot management and spraying.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 17, 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.

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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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  Strategies for Purchasing Farm Inputs Bulletin is now available

  Published on July 11, 2025
  New resource from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series.

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  Thinking about using foliar fertilizers in soybeans?

  Published on July 10, 2025
  Many foliar fertilizer products are marketed to soybean producers that claim to increase yield, but which ones actually do?

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  Soybean sidekicks: Microbes to the rescue (sometimes)

  Published on July 10, 2025
  Interest level in agricultural biological products is at an all-time high, but have research results shown their profitability?

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  White mold and tar spot: Are your fields at risk?

  Published on July 10, 2025
  The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on July 17 with Marty Chilvers discussing tar spot and white mold management considerations.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 10, 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.

• Hot Topics Q&A with Specialists

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series Hot Topics Q&A session allows attendees to ask questions with our specialists in an open format.

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  MSU Extension and Newaygo County Conservation District partner to host Farm Field Day

  Published on July 8, 2025
  Attend the Newaygo County Farm Field Day on Aug. 19 to learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available.

• 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.

• 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.

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  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!

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  Cercospora leaf spot identified in Michigan sugarbeets

  Published on July 2, 2025
  Identifying Cercospora leaf spot is key to managing fungicide application timing.

• 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.