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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 26, 2025

  Published on June 26, 2025
  Corn and soybean growth accelerated with the heat. Wheat continued to ripen, and second cuttings of alfalfa started late last week.

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  Hoary Alyssum: Small But Hazardous to Horses

  Published on June 25, 2025
  This bulletin explains how to identify living and dried hoary alyssum, why the plant is a problem for horses and other equine species, and offers strategies for managing hoary alyssum in pastures, hayfields, turfgrass and Christmas tree stands.

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  Providing Timely & Relevant Information to Field Crop Producers & Agronomists

  Published on June 24, 2025
  This report highlights key educational programs conducted by the MSU Extension field crops educators in 2024.

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  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.

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  Leadership transition announced for Project GREEEN

  Published on June 23, 2025
  Cornelius Barry will be the next coordinator of Project GREEEN, effective July 1, 2025.

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  Legacy phosphorus loads, future solutions: Michigan’s push to reduce phosphorus in Lake Erie

  Published on June 20, 2025
  Learn about efforts to improve water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin.

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  Don’t sleep on fertilizer news: Start looking to future needs now

  Published on June 20, 2025
  As impacts on fertilizer supply continue to evolve, higher prices may be on the horizon.

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  Better manure management with new technology

  Published on June 20, 2025
  Using sensors to apply the right nutrients at the right time.

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  Improving Irrigation Efficiency and Water Sustainability

  Published on June 19, 2025
  This report highlights 2024 projects conducted by MSU Extension and the MSU Biosystem and Agricultural Engineering department on improving irrigation efficiency through uniformity evaluations and scheduling research.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 19, 2025

  Published on June 19, 2025
  Sidedress nitrogen applications went out on corn. Early soybeans are starting to flower. Scout for potato leafhopper in potatoes and alfalfa.

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  Summer workshop to focus on efficient irrigation management

  Published on June 18, 2025
  Participants will have hands-on demonstrations and interact with experts on Friday, August 1 at the Kellogg Biological Station.

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  Field days, workshops and webinars for farmers transitioning to organic

  Published on June 18, 2025
  Sign up now to learn from organic farmers.

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  MSU researchers to explore viability of agriculture, solar power generation together in Michigan

  Published on June 18, 2025
  Agrivoltaics systems place solar arrays in agricultural fields alongside farming operations. MSU researchers are exploring the benefits and drawbacks of this technology that's new to Michigan.

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  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.

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  MSU-led research team receives $500K grant to combat herbicide-resistant weeds in soybeans

  Published on June 16, 2025
  The grant is funded by the United Soybean Board.

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  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.

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  Wheat Watchers Week of June 9, 2025

  Published on June 12, 2025
  See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 12, 2025

  Published on June 12, 2025
  Potato leafhopper is present—watch for it in potatoes and alfalfa. Wheat is done flowering and starting kernel fill.

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  Lark joining MSU through Agricultural Resiliency Program to address land use challenges facing today’s farmers

  Published on June 11, 2025
  Tyler Lark, an expert in land use change and sustainable agriculture, will become an assistant professor at MSU in August 2025.

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  Wheat Watchers Week of June 2, 2025

  Published on June 9, 2025
  See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.