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Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 18, 2026
Published on June 18, 2026
Side dress nitrogen continued as weather permitted. Wheat kernels are at milky ripe to dough stages. -
MSU Extension’s Summer Irrigation Workshop returns July 30
Published on June 18, 2026
Join Michigan State University Extension on July 30 for hands-on demonstrations, field tours and practical irrigation management strategies to improve water use efficiency. -
Nutrient removal rates in harvested grain: corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, dry beans and canola
Published on June 18, 2026
Nutrient removal by harvested portions of grain crops is an important consideration in deciding fertilizer rates. -
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 -
Corn and soybean disease update on the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on June 15, 2026
Field crops pathologist Martin Chilvers will offer tips on staying ahead of tar spot, white mold and more during the Virtual Breakfast Series on June 25.