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Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day is canceled

Published on August 25, 2025
The Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day, scheduled for Sept. 16, 2025, at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center, has been canceled.
USDA Farmland Cash Rental Rates

Published on August 22, 2025
Rental rates per county taken from USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Services
Wheat watchers 2025 harvest report

Published on August 21, 2025
Wrap up of the 2025 wheat growing season in Michigan.
Register now for cover crop workshop in Frankenmuth

Published on August 20, 2025
Learn which cover crops produce the most biomass on your farm during this Sept. 4 workshop at the Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center.
Multi-Year Land Rent Value Calculator

Published on August 19, 2025
A decision tool that provides different approaches to determining land rent by crop and rotation over multiple years.
Will an improved ARC-CO program pay more often?

Published on August 19, 2025
ARC-CO will eventually consider extreme market conditions, but support may not arrive until several years later.
MSU offers free webinar series on Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers

Published on August 19, 2025
MSU offers free webinar series on Immigration Essentials for Farm Employers.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 14, 2025

Published on August 14, 2025
Soybean pod fill is underway. Some corn has started to dent. Harvest began on tablestock potatoes.
Southern rust an occasional threat to Michigan corn

Published on August 14, 2025
Southern rust, common in southern states, thrives in warm, humid weather and spreads via spores from the south. Hybrid susceptibility matters, but Michigan hybrids are not frequently screened for resistance. Learn more about identification and management.
Potassium! Why it matters to alfalfa persistence

Published on August 14, 2025
Kim Cassida will delve deeper into alfalfa’s need for potassium on the August 21 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series.
Farming through the haze

Published on August 13, 2025
Michigan has been intermittently blanketed with wildfire haze over the past several years. Learn more about the importance of monitoring your local air quality index (AQI) and how to work safely on high AQI days.
No payoff from high soil test phosphorus: Save fertilizer and protect water quality

Published on August 12, 2025
Applying phosphorus when the soil test phosphorus is high doesn’t boost profit. Stick to the tri-state guidelines to protect your bottom line and water quality.
Nematode management updates on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on August 11, 2025
The MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast Series on August 14 features nematode management updates for identification and management in field crops.
How do you stay informed on the latest agricultural info?

Published on August 8, 2025
Take part in a survey from a joint MSU Extension and The Ohio State University research project on how we communicate the latest agriculture research and news.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 7, 2025

Published on August 7, 2025
Temperatures cooled over the past weekend. Soybeans and corn are in early seed development stages.
Stay ahead of white mold: Mid-season management tactics

Published on August 7, 2025
Your white mold action plan, from field history to fungicides.
Managing tar spot in corn

Published on August 7, 2025
Cool weather conditions and hybrid selection have a dramatic effect on tar spot development. Read on to understand your risk and what you can do to combat this disease.
Emergency loans for farmers in Michigan’s 2024 disaster areas

Published on August 6, 2025
Farmers in 46 Michigan counties may be eligible for USDA Emergency Farm Loans; apply by November 28, 2025.
Drone use in field crops

Published on August 5, 2025
A new tool is available that is revolutionizing the way we think about modern agriculture. Spray drones are changing how we custom apply agrochemicals. Learn more at the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on August 7.
Michigan canola harvest 2025 wraps up

Published on August 4, 2025
Updates from the field on canola crop progress, insect pests and crop disease.