News

Insect friend or foe? Brown insect with triangular head and tent-like wings

Published on June 25, 2026
Several brown lacewings have been spotted this year already. Are they agricultural friends, foes or something in-between?
EPA seeks public comment on draft fungicide strategy to protect endangered species

Published on June 24, 2026
The 60-day public comment period ends on June 29, 2026.
Michigan adopts the new National Pesticide Applicator Certification Core Manual

Published on June 17, 2026
Michigan pesticide applicators will transition to updated training materials and certification exams designed to reflect current federal pesticide safety, stewardship and regulatory competency standards
Innovative agronomy tools and resources: Weather

Published on June 9, 2026
Innovation and adaptability are important for farm success. Explore these free tools and resources on weather forecasting and crop management.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast’s first hot topic of the season

Published on June 8, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series will hold its first hot topics session on June 18, so come with your questions.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on June 2, 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.
Wheat scouting and management considerations

Published on June 2, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 11 with guest speaker Dennis Pennington, a wheat systems specialist at Michigan State University.
Presenting MI Farm Link: Connecting Farmers to Farmland recording now available for viewing online

Published on June 1, 2026
Watch the recorded webinar to learn more about MIFarmLink’s website and resources.
Cercospora leafspot control discussion

Published on May 29, 2026
The 2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on June 4 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Jaime Willbur.
The 2026 MSU Weed Tour is June 24

Published on May 22, 2026
Join Michigan State University to view the latest in corn and soybean weed control research.