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Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 3, 2025
Published on July 3, 2025
Soybeans are in late vegetative to early reproductive stages. As wheat ripens, consider options for planting a robust cover crop or soybeans after harvest. -
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! -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 26, 2025
Published on June 26, 2025
Corn and soybean growth accelerated with the heat. Wheat continued to ripen, and second cuttings of alfalfa started late last week. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 19, 2025
Published on June 19, 2025
Sidedress nitrogen applications went out on corn. Early soybeans are starting to flower. Scout for potato leafhopper in potatoes and alfalfa.