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Setting dry beans up for success

Published on May 22, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues May 28 with Scott Bales, dry bean specialist at MSU.
What if you have poor control of alfalfa weevil?

Published on May 21, 2026
There are many reasons why alfalfa weevil control is poor this season.
Recognizing herbicide resistance in field crops

Published on May 14, 2026
Learn the clues pointing toward resistance issues when assessing herbicide performance on the May 21 Virtual Breakfast Series.
Postemergence weed control in field crops

Published on May 6, 2026
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues May 14 with an important discussion on postemergence weed control options for field crop production.
First Fast Fonz Facts of the 2026 field crops season

Published on May 5, 2026
In this addition of “what is eating my row crop field now?” learn about the risk of alfalfa weevil, seed corn maggot, slugs, true armyworm and black cutworm.
Getting ahead of wheat diseases

Published on May 1, 2026
Tune in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on May 7 to discuss disease management in wheat. One RUP/CCA credit is available.
Start thinking now about holding your soil in place

Published on April 29, 2026
It is not too late to consider which cover crops can reduce snirt.
Solar fields don’t have to sit idle

Published on April 29, 2026
A Genesee County sheep producer explains how grazing sheep on solar sites supports agriculture, manages vegetation, and creates new income opportunities.
Solar farms may still be farms

Published on April 24, 2026
Forage research points to scalable agrivoltaic solutions.
The case for cattle on solar farms

Published on April 24, 2026
New grazing strategies challenge the idea that cattle don’t belong on solar sites and suggest they may thrive there.