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Current insect pressure and trends discussed on July 3 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on June 24, 2025
Join MSU Extension for the July 3 installment of the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to listen to Chris DiFonzo discuss what insect pressures and patterns she is seeing across the state.
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.
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.
Cold weather and alfalfa silage: Strategies for successful fermentation

Published on June 6, 2025
Low temperatures can be an obstacle when it comes to haylage production, but with optimal management practices, these challenges can be effectively addressed.
Cercospora leaf spot control discussion with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

Published on June 3, 2025
The 2025 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 12 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU associate professor and Extension specialist Jaime Willbur.
Learn about wheat fungicide application equipment and technology on June 5 Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on May 28, 2025
Achieving fungicide coverage of the wheat head in 365 degrees is critical for effective disease control. Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 5 to learn more.
Early season irrigation for small grains and forages

Published on May 22, 2025
Irrigated small grains and alfalfa hay tend to have higher water demands when compared to most field crops and are often overlooked when it comes to timely irrigation.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 22, 2025

Published on May 22, 2025
Wheat is heading out and just starting to flower on some acres. Cool weather slowed down corn and soybean progress.
Improving dry bean management through data driven decisions

Published on May 21, 2025
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 29 for a conversation on all things dry beans with MSU dry bean specialist, Scott Bales.
Help shape the future of livestock water management—Take the MSU Extension survey

Published on May 16, 2025
Your input can help shape practical solutions for more efficient water use in animal agriculture.