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.
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.
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!
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.
Getting the most from every drop: Irrigation management with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 18, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 26 with irrigation management insights from MSU specialist Younsuk Dong.
Legacy phosphorus and water quality with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 13, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 19 with a discussion on water quality and phosphorus loss through tile lines with MSU specialist Ehsan Ghane.
Cercospora leaf spot control discussion with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 3, 2025
The 2025 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 12 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU associate professor and Extension specialist Jaime Willbur.
Safety first: Forage harvesters and balers pose significant safety risks

Published on June 2, 2025
Forage harvester and baler safety is non-negotiable. For one 23-year-old, the risk and result were tragic.
Learn about wheat fungicide application equipment and technology on June 5 Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on May 28, 2025
Achieving fungicide coverage of the wheat head in 365 degrees is critical for effective disease control. Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 5 to learn more.
Improving dry bean management through data driven decisions

Published on May 21, 2025
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 29 for a conversation on all things dry beans with MSU dry bean specialist, Scott Bales.