Virtual Field Days

Event Recordings

• Dry Bean & Sugar Beet Virtual Field Day - Francisco Gomez

  Published on August 19, 2020

  Francisco Gomez talks about the dry bean variety trials at the Saginaw Valley Research & Extension Center.

• Viticulture Virtual Field Day featuring Paolo Sabbatini

  Published on August 19, 2020

  Paolo Sabbatini is looking for ways to manage grape vine canopy.

• Dry Bean & Sugar Beet Virtual Field Day - Karen Cichy

  Published on August 19, 2020

  Karen Cichy talks about improving the consumer quality of dry beans in Michigan.

• Dry Bean & Sugar Beet Field Day - Christy Sprague

  Published on August 19, 2020

  Weed expert Christy Sprague discusses techniques to reduce pressure from mare's tail and water hemp weeds in sugar beet plots.

• Dry Bean & Sugar Beet Virtual Field Day - Scott Bales

  Published on August 19, 2020

  Scott Bales discusses dry bean profitability and sustainability in Michigan in 2020.

• Viticulture Virtual Field Day featuring Rufus Isaacs and Jackie Perkins.

  Published on August 19, 2020

  Rufus Isaacs and Jackie Perkins are in the field to discuss invasive insect species and diseases affecting grapes.

• Dry Bean Sugar Beet Virtual Field Day full show

  Published on August 19, 2020

  MSU researchers and extension personnel discuss the latest trends and findings in dry beans and sugar beets for the summer of 2020.

• Dry Bean & Sugar Beet Virtual Field Day - Daniel Bublitz

  Published on August 19, 2020

  Daniel Bublitz discusses the sugar beet advancement variety trials, including the effects of root disease and a new screening project.

• Dry Bean & Sugar Beet Virtual Field Day - Kurt Steinke on Sugar Beets

  Published on August 19, 2020

  Kurt Steinke talks about optimal rates of N in sugar beets for 2020.

• Manure Virtual Field Day featuring Annie Link

  Published on August 17, 2020

  Annie Link, from Swiss Lane Dairy Farms, discusses being a fourth generation farmer.

• Viticulture Virtual Field Day: Jackie Perkins

  Published on August 5, 2020

  Jackie Perkins takes a look at diseases that affect Michigan's grapes.

• Viticulture Virtual Field Day: Sushila Chaudhari

  Published on August 3, 2020

  Sushila Chaudhari talks about herbicides for weed management and crop safety.

• Viticulture Virtual Field Day: Tim Miles

  Published on August 3, 2020

  Tim Miles takes a look at downy mildew, black rot, and powdery mildew on grapes.

• Viticulture Virtual Field Day: Rufus Isaacs

  Published on August 3, 2020

  Rufus Isaacs is in the field to discuss invasive insect species.

• Viticulture Virtual Field Day: Paolo Sabbatini

  Published on August 3, 2020

  Paolo Sabbatini is looking for ways to manage grape vine canopy.

• Bay Area Vegetable Virtual Field Day

  Published on July 29, 2020

  Ben Phillips hosts this look at projects happening in conjunction with the Bay Area Vegetable trials in 2020.

• 2020 Field Day - Welcome and Event Introduction

  Published on June 15, 2020

  Michigan Wheat Program chairman Dave Milligan welcomes producers to the first-ever all "Virtual" Field Day, featuring a half-dozen online research reports by MSU wheat researchers. Also welcome from Michigan State University by Dr. Jim Kells, professor of Plant, Soil & Microbial Sciences and Project GREEEN coordinator. Brought to you by the 2020 Summer Field Day.

• 2020 Field Day - Start right to finish well with nutrient management of wheat

  Published on June 15, 2020

  Dr. Kurt Steinke talk about his research on the impacts of fertilizer application on winter wheat yield and profitability. Focus on what nutrients and plant growth regulator make a good starting line for soft red and white winter wheat. Discussion of soil testing before planting, impact of planting date. Secondary focus on nutrient benefits in wheat straw production. At the Michigan Wheat Program's 2020 "Virtual" Summer Field Day.

• 2020 Field Day - Regional wheat crop reports

  Published on June 15, 2020

  A series of speakers provide their perspective on how the 2020 Michigan wheat crop looks in their part of the state. Speakers include MSU Extension educators Ricardo Costa, Bob Battel, Martin Nagelkirk, Dennis Pennington, Paul Gross, Bruce MacKellar, Monica Jean and Christian Tollini. At the Michigan Wheat Program's 2020 "Virtual" Summer Field Day.

• 2020 Field Day - New wheat varieties for Michigan farmers

  Published on June 15, 2020

  Dr. Eric Olson talks about his wheat breeding program and provides a "sneak preview" of new wheat varieties on the horizon. Olson discusses the advantages and differences in Jupiter, Harbor, Moonlight and other promising red and white winter wheat varieties on the horizon. At the Michigan Wheat Program's 2020 "Virtual" Summer Field Day.