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Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 11, 2025

Published on September 11, 2025
Seed corn harvest continues, and storage potato harvest started. Commercial corn started to hit black layer.
Stop irrigating soybeans like corn and see the difference

Published on September 11, 2025
A new Extension bulletin highlights how soybeans respond differently to water than corn and offers irrigation strategies to maximize yields.
Indigenous farmers needed for soil health testing

Published on September 11, 2025
Michigan State University Extension is working to collaborate with Indigenous farms on quantifying what is living below ground.
Field crop fall weed control covered in final Virtual Breakfast session of 2025

Published on September 9, 2025
Is fall the perfect time to implement late-season weed control? Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series as we wrap up the final session of the year with a discussion of the benefits, challenges and considerations of fall weed control.
Is it time for the last irrigation?

Published on September 8, 2025
Crop stage, soil moisture and weather: the three pillars of your last irrigation decision.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 5, 2025
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 4, 2025

Published on September 4, 2025
Seed corn harvest started and storage potato harvest will begin this week. Soybeans are progressing toward senescence, and corn is approaching black layer.
Cover crops after wheat harvest – five reliable options

Published on September 2, 2025
Post-wheat harvest leaves an excellent opportunity to incorporate fall cover crops into your production system. Here’s five reliable options for cover cropping after wheat to get you started.
Grain marketing considerations for 2025 and beyond

Published on September 2, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on September 11 will focus on grain marketing updates.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 28, 2025

Published on August 28, 2025
White mold and sudden death syndrome are starting to become visible in soybeans. Corn is approaching black layer.