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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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.

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  Have you applied for the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program?

  Published on June 6, 2025
  The program provides payments to most row crops, including legumes and oilseeds.

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  Impacts of wetland restoration on farms

  Published on June 6, 2025
  Wetland restoration informational meeting and discussion forum for farmers in southeast Michigan.

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  Steady rain and cooler temperatures help the Michigan canola crop along

  Published on June 6, 2025
  Updates from the field on canola crop progress, insect pests and crop disease.

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  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.

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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.

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  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.

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  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?

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  Diagnosing early-season problems in soybeans

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

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  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.