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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.
Inaugural Veteran Farming Conference set for July 2025 in Indiana

Published on June 5, 2025
Join military veterans, beginning and experienced farmers and ag professionals for hands-on training, networking and education at the first summer Veteran Farming Conference, July 11-12, 2025, in Shipshewana, Indiana. All are welcome to attend!
Ag Bioterrorism and Wheat Fungicides

MSU Extension’s Field Crops Virtual Breakfast features Dennis Pennington and Martin Chilvers discussing recent agroterrorism-related arrests and providing insight on wheat fungicide applications and equipment.
Cercospora leaf spot control discussion with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 3, 2025
The 2025 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 12 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU associate professor and Extension specialist Jaime Willbur.
Irrigation Scheduling Tools

Published on June 2, 2025
Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.
Dry Bean Management and Data Driven Decisions

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Scott Bales, MSU dry bean specialist, discussing dry bean management and data driven decisions.
Learn about wheat fungicide application equipment and technology on June 5 Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on May 28, 2025
Achieving fungicide coverage of the wheat head in 365 degrees is critical for effective disease control. Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 5 to learn more.
Heat Stress in Winter Wheat

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Dennis Pennington, MSU wheat systems specialist, discussing heat stress in winter wheat.
Heat Stress in Winter Wheat

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Dennis Pennington, MSU wheat systems specialist, discussing heat stress in winter wheat.
Improving dry bean management through data driven decisions

Published on May 21, 2025
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 29 for a conversation on all things dry beans with MSU dry bean specialist, Scott Bales.
Impact of heat stress on wheat yields to be discussed on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on May 15, 2025
Dennis Pennington will talk through the dangers of high temperatures for wheat at flowering during the May 22 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series.
Postemergence Weed Control Options

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Burns, MSU field crops weed scientist, discussing postemergence weed control options.
Weeds outcompete cash crop in surprising victory!

Published on May 8, 2025
Avoid this situation by tuning in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series with MSU weed specialist Erin Burns on May 15.
Disease Management in Wheat and Small Grains

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Martin Chilvers, MSU field crops plant pathologist, discussing disease management in wheat and small grains.
Exploring alternative field crops

Published on May 5, 2025
Alternative crops come with both opportunities and risks.
Optimizing Forage Quality in Hay & Haylage

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU forages and cover crops specialist, discussing optimizing forage quality in hay and haylage.
Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients

Published on May 1, 2025
Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025.
Herbicide Resistance – Waterhemp Focus

The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Hill, MSU weed science diagnostician, discussing herbicide resistance with a focus on waterhemp.
Optimizing your forage quality is the topic for the May 1 Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on April 23, 2025
The balancing act between forage yield and quality will challenge even the best forage producers. Join and learn some practical strategies to help increase profitability and efficiency in forage production.
Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

Published on April 23, 2025
Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!