News
-
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. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 10, 2025
Published on July 10, 2025
Tar spot was confirmed in Cass County. With corn starting to tassel, scout for tar spot and western bean cutworm. Wheat reached physiological maturity, and harvest began. -
Do you feel the need…the need for seed (treatment)?
Published on July 10, 2025
Join MSU Extension for field crops seed treatment webinars every Tuesday in August. One RUP credit per webinar is available in 1A, 4 or private core. -
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. -
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. -
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.