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Find out five reliable options for cover cropping after wheat with MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on July 17, 2025
Managing cover crops carefully to avoid unintended consequences that can affect the next crop in the rotation. -
MSU leads $12 million Western Lake Erie Basin performance-based conservation program
Published on July 14, 2025
The program is funded by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and led at MSU by the Institute of Water Research and the Center for Regenerative Agriculture. -
White mold and tar spot: Are your fields at risk?
Published on July 10, 2025
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on July 17 with Marty Chilvers discussing tar spot and white mold management considerations. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 3, 2025
Published on July 3, 2025
Soybeans are in late vegetative to early reproductive stages. As wheat ripens, consider options for planting a robust cover crop or soybeans after harvest. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series first hot topic session of the season
Published on July 2, 2025
MSU Extension’s Virtual Breakfast Series will hold its first hot topic session on July 10, so come with your questions! -
Two Michigan educators chosen to join Sea Grant aboard EPA’s research vessel on Lake Michigan
Published on July 1, 2025
Ashley Community Schools' science teacher, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge park ranger set sail on July 7. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 26, 2025
Published on June 26, 2025
Corn and soybean growth accelerated with the heat. Wheat continued to ripen, and second cuttings of alfalfa started late last week. -
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. -
2025 Conservation Stewards Program now registering for 6 cohort locations
Published on June 20, 2025
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program offers multiple weeks of instruction delivered between September and November 2025, including weekly online course content, in-person lectures, field instruction, and more. -
Legacy phosphorus loads, future solutions: Michigan’s push to reduce phosphorus in Lake Erie
Published on June 20, 2025
Learn about efforts to improve water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin.
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