Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences Weeds

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  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.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 10, 2025

  Published on July 10, 2025
  Tar spot was confirmed in Cass County. With corn starting to tassel, scout for tar spot and western bean cutworm. Wheat reached physiological maturity, and harvest began.

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  MSU Extension and Newaygo County Conservation District partner to host Farm Field Day

  Published on July 8, 2025
  Attend the Newaygo County Farm Field Day on Aug. 19 to learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available.

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  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.

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  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!

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Upcoming Weed Events

• Aug 19

  Farming Forward: Newaygo County Farm Field Day

  August 19, 2025 8:00AM – 2:00PM Kropscott Farm and Environmental Center, 6523 West Baseline Road, Fremont, MI 49412

  Learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available.