MSU Extension Cover Crops

Events

• Jul 28

  Cover Crops Essentials

  July 28, 2025 – November 21, 2025 Online

  The Midwest Cover Crops Council is offering a free online course about cover crops this summer and fall.

• Aug 14

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series: Field Crop Nematode Update (RUP/CCA)

  August 14, 2025 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  This free, weekly series provides timely and relevant information on rapidly changing field crop and environmental conditions, pests and diseases. This week's topic is a field crop nematode update with Dr. Marisol Quintanilla.

• Aug 19

  Farming Forward: Newaygo County Farm Field Day

  August 19, 2025 8:00AM – 2:00PM Kropscott Farm and Environmental Center, 6523 West Baseline Road, Fremont, MI 49412

  Learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available.

• Aug 20

  Wheat Planting Field Day

  August 20, 2025 9:00AM – 1:00PM M & D Huber Farms, Auburn

  Wheat planting field day

• Aug 21

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series: Potassium! Why it Matters to Alfalfa Persistence (CCA only)

  August 21, 2025 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  This free, weekly series provides timely and relevant information on rapidly changing field crop and environmental conditions, pests and diseases. This week's topic is potassium and why it matters to alfalfa persistence with Dr. Kim Cassida.

• Aug 26

  Cover Crop Field Day, Gross Farms

  August 26, 2025 4:00PM – 6:00PM at Gross Farms, Weidman

  Cover crop field day

• Aug 28

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series: Hot Topics! (RUP/CCA)

  August 28, 2025 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  This free, weekly series provides timely and relevant information on rapidly changing field crop and environmental conditions, pests and diseases. This week's topic is the second edition of Hot Topics! with all MSU Educators and Specialists

• Sep 4

  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series: Using Yield Data (RUP/CCA)

  September 4, 2025 7:00AM – 8:00AM Zoom

  This free, weekly series provides timely and relevant information on rapidly changing field crop and environmental conditions, pests and diseases. This week's topic is using yield data with Rich Price.

• Sep 4

  KBS Long-Term Agroecosystem Research Third Annual Field Day

  September 4, 2025 9:30AM – 1:30PM Kellogg Biological Station LTAR site, 9693 N 40th St. Hickory Corners, MI 49060

  Join our third annual KBS LTAR Field Day! This free event will showcase new research on regenerative agriculture, and provide the opportunity to connect with local agricultural and conservation professionals, as well as MSU researchers.

• Sep 4

  Cover Crop Workshop: Which Cover Crop Produces The Most Biomass On My Farm?

  September 4, 2025 5:00PM – 8:00PM Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center 3775 S Reese Rd, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

  MSU Extension and the Tuscola Conservation District invite you to a hands-on workshop focused on cover crops, held at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center.