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MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast to feature irrigation management on July 9

Published on July 2, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues July 9 with guest speaker Younsuk Dong, irrigation specialist for Michigan State University.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 2, 2026

Published on July 2, 2026
Soybeans have reached flowering, corn growth progressed significantly in this week’s high heat and humidity, and wheat nears in harvest.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 25, 2026

Published on June 25, 2026
Rainfall and cool temperatures slowed down fieldwork and plant development.
EPA seeks public comment on draft fungicide strategy to protect endangered species

Published on June 24, 2026
The 60-day public comment period ends on June 29, 2026.
Nutrient removal rates in harvested grain: corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, dry beans and canola

Published on June 18, 2026
Nutrient removal by harvested portions of grain crops is an important consideration in deciding fertilizer rates.
MSU Extension’s Summer Irrigation Workshop returns July 30

Published on June 18, 2026
Join Michigan State University Extension on July 30 for hands-on demonstrations, field tours and practical irrigation management strategies to improve water use efficiency.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 18, 2026

Published on June 18, 2026
Side dress nitrogen continued as weather permitted. Wheat kernels are at milky ripe to dough stages.
Michigan adopts the new National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual

Published on June 17, 2026
Michigan pesticide applicators will transition to updated training materials and certification exams designed to reflect current federal pesticide safety, stewardship and regulatory competency standards
Corn and soybean disease update on the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on June 15, 2026
Field crops pathologist Martin Chilvers will offer tips on staying ahead of tar spot, white mold and more during the Virtual Breakfast Series on June 25.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 11, 2026

Published on June 11, 2026
Sidedress nitrogen is starting to go out in early planted corn. Wheat kernels are milky white, and full bloom started in potatoes.