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Stand your ground against early-season insect pests

Published on April 16, 2026
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 30 will feature management considerations for seedcorn maggot and other early insect pests. One RUP/CCA credit is available.
Optimizing alfalfa harvesting schedules

Published on April 16, 2026
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 23 will feature optimizing alfalfa harvesting schedules with guest speaker Kim Cassida, MSU Extension forages and cover crops specialist.
How to obtain a pesticide application business license in Michigan

Published on April 13, 2026
Businesses applying pesticides for hire in Michigan must obtain a pesticide application business license. Understanding certification, experience, insurance and application requirements helps ensure compliance and legal operation.
Farmers invited to join national study on farming practices and soil health

Published on April 9, 2026
Farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in a free soil health evaluation and contribute to research supporting profitable, resilient and sustainable agriculture.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on April 7, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Soil fertility considerations in a down market

Published on April 6, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series continues April 16 with guest speaker Kurt Steinke, a soil fertility and nutrient management specialist at Michigan State University.
MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast series continues April 9 with corn and soybean planting considerations

Published on March 31, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series continues with MSU Extension cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh discussing planting considerations for corn and soybeans.
Pesticide applicator core review, MDARD testing and RUP credits offered April 16 in Frankenmuth

Published on March 27, 2026
Participants will review the core manual and take the core pesticide applicator test. Private and commercial core, fumigation and aerial standard tests will be available. If space is available, participants can register and receive four core RUP credits.
Control weeds early to spring into successful weed management

Published on March 26, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on April 2 with guest speaker Christy Sprague, a weeds specialist at Michigan State University.
Making spring input purchases in times of volatile markets

Published on March 9, 2026
Navigating market opportunities relies on understanding market conditions and maximizing available cash.