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  • 2025 Montcalm County Potato Field Day held August 7

    Published on June 5, 2025
    MSU Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission to host the 2025 Montcalm County Potato Field Day at the Montcalm Research Center with a focus on integrated pest management in Michigan potato systems.

  • Fusarium research under watch: How science and regulation work together to protect U.S. agriculture

    Published on June 5, 2025
    The plant pathogen Fusarium graminearum has recently gained media attention, but why all the fuss?

  • Inaugural Veteran Farming Conference set for July 2025 in Indiana

    Published on June 5, 2025
    Join military veterans, beginning and experienced farmers and ag professionals for hands-on training, networking and education at the first summer Veteran Farming Conference, July 11-12, 2025, in Shipshewana, Indiana. All are welcome to attend!

  • Explore adaptive farming in action: Visit an AgrAbility client’s farm in Allegan County

    Published on June 5, 2025
    Join MSU Extension staff for a visit to an AgrAbility client’s farm and see how assistive technology helps farmers overcome physical challenges and continue working in agriculture.

  • Diagnosing early-season problems in soybeans

    Published on June 5, 2025
    Best practices and useful resources for diagnosing early-season problems in soybean fields.

  • Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 5, 2025

    Published on June 5, 2025
    Wheat is ending pollination and starting kernel development. Corn and soybeans reached early vegetative stages, but cool weather slowed development. Dry, windy conditions allowed lots of field work, including forage raking and baling.

  • Smarter manure management: New tools to save nitrogen and protect the environment

    Published on June 5, 2025
    Two recent studies from UW–Madison are testing ways to keep more nitrogen in the soil where crops can use it, while cutting down on pollution.

  • 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.

  • Continuous corn in Michigan: Popular practice, but is it sustainable?

    Published on June 3, 2025
    Many Michigan livestock and dairy producers rely on corn-on-corn cropping systems to meet feed demands, but is this short rotation approach truly effective? Here are some considerations for corn-on-corn production systems before sticking with it.

  • Upcoming events to bolster the sustainability of your farm - Summer 2025

    Published on June 3, 2025
    Field days and workshops available, highlighting research-based ideas to maximize return on investment and solve problems on the farm.

  • 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.

  • Irrigation scheduling tools available through MSU Extension

    Published on June 2, 2025
    Irrigation scheduling tools not only help in deciding irrigation timing and amount but also facilitate water use reporting.

  • Irrigation Scheduling Tools

    Published on June 2, 2025
    Irrigation scheduling provides information on the timing and amount of water to apply to meet crop needs.

  • When should you retrofit your center pivot irrigation system?

    Published on May 30, 2025
    An economic decision support tool.

  • Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 29, 2025

    Published on May 29, 2025
    Wheat is mostly in full flower, and some fungicides for Fusarium head blight have gone out. Corn and soybeans continue in early vegetative stages, potatoes are at tuber initiation, and alfalfa had its first cutting.

  • Wheat Watchers Week of May 26, 2025

    Published on May 29, 2025
    See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.

  • Hoary Alyssum: Small But Hazardous to Horses

    Published on May 29, 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.

  • 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.

  • Early season irrigation for small grains and forages

    Published on May 22, 2025
    Irrigated small grains and alfalfa hay tend to have higher water demands when compared to most field crops and are often overlooked when it comes to timely irrigation.

  • Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 22, 2025

    Published on May 22, 2025
    Wheat is heading out and just starting to flower on some acres. Cool weather slowed down corn and soybean progress.

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