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Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 23, 2026
Published on April 23, 2026
Wheat is at Feekes 7 (two nodes). Alfalfa weevil damage is starting in alfalfa. Some fieldwork occurred between pockets of rainfall. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 16, 2026
Published on April 16, 2026
Wheat is at Feekes 6 (jointing). Persistent precipitation over the past week slowed down field work. -
Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference changes name
Published on February 9, 2026
Now called the Great Lakes Field Crops Irrigation Meeting, this year’s event will be February 25, 2026, and will offer Michigan RUP, CCA and Indiana PARP/CCH credits. -
Southeast Michigan vegetable and field crop grower winter meeting to be held February 4, 2026
Published on December 19, 2025
This year’s event will feature a general session in the morning and breakout vegetable and field crop sessions in the afternoon. -
The 2025 southwest Michigan field crops season in review
Published on November 5, 2025
Each growing season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. This article summarizes the weather, pests and learnings from the 2025 crop season in southwest Michigan. -
The 2025 southwest Michigan field crops season in review
Published on November 5, 2025
Each growing season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. This article summarizes the weather, pests and learnings from the 2025 crop season in southwest Michigan. -
Essential irrigation winterization tips before freezing temperatures hit
Published on November 3, 2025
A few preventive steps this fall can make all the difference next season. Learn how to prepare your irrigation system for winter. -
Essential irrigation winterization tips before freezing temperatures hit
Published on November 3, 2025
A few preventive steps this fall can make all the difference next season. Learn how to prepare your irrigation system for winter.