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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with mid-season hot topics
Published on July 15, 2024
You’ve got a question? The MSU Extension field crops team has answers! Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 25 for mid-season hot topics. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with tar spot and white mold recommendations
Published on July 11, 2024
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 18 will feature MSU Extension field crop pathologist Marty Chilvers discussing tar spot and white mold management considerations. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 11, 2024
Published on July 11, 2024
Large rainfall accumulations halted fieldwork and resulted in standing water in many fields. Most soybeans reached reproductive stages, and low levels of tar spot were confirmed in Branch County. -
Wild weather for hay - The effects of weather on forage harvest
Published on July 8, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 11 when Kim Cassida, MSU Extension forage and cover crops specialist will discuss how weather can impact the hay harvest. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 3, 2024
Published on July 3, 2024
Winter wheat harvest continued. More soybeans entered reproductive stages, and some commercial corn has begun to tassel. Second generation Colorado potato beetles were confirmed in potatoes. -
Attend the 2024 Montcalm County Potato Field Day on August 8
Published on July 1, 2024
MSU Extension and Michigan Potato Industry Commission to host the 2024 Montcalm County Potato Field Day at the Montcalm Research Center. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 20, 2024
Published on June 20, 2024
Soybeans began flowering, side dressed nitrogen applications continued in corn, and wheat kernels began to dry down. -
The comeback of the European corn borer?
Published on June 19, 2024
Join MSU Extension to hear Jocelyn Smith discussing European corn borer during the June 27 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series. -
No-till? No problem
Published on June 19, 2024
The No-Till Field Day on July 19 will allow registrants to view no-till soil surfaces and subsurfaces and learn about the challenges and successes of no-till. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with Cercospora leaf spot management in sugarbeets
Published on June 18, 2024
Jaime Willbur, MSU plant pathologist, will provide strategies for controlling Cercospora leaf spot in sugarbeets during the June 20 Virtual Breakfast Series. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update—June 13, 2024
Published on June 13, 2024
Warm temperatures led to increased crop growth, rapid weed growth and post-emergent herbicide applications. Low levels of Fusarium head blight were detected. Second cutting of forages began. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 6, 2024
Published on June 6, 2024
Sidedress nitrogen applications began in earnest. Slugs caused severe damage in some no-till soybean fields, leading to replanting of those fields. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues as growing season picks up speed
Published on June 5, 2024
It’s not too late to join the live series that provides timely, relevant information to field crops farmers and connects them to MSU specialists weekly. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 30, 2024
Published on May 30, 2024
Significant planting progress made for both corn and soybeans. Potatoes began flowering. Stripe rust in wheat continues to be confirmed throughout the state. -
Directed spray applications in corn coming up in June 6 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast
Published on May 28, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on June 6 for management recommendations on directed spray applications in corn. -
MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension to host field days around the state this summer
Published on May 28, 2024
Growers and producers will have the chance to participate in field days across Michigan. -
Wheat fungicide: Informing your spray decision for the 2024 season
Published on May 23, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 30 for management recommendations on your wheat fungicide spraying to keep your yield protected. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 23, 2024
Published on May 23, 2024
Warm, dry weather leads to significant planting progress. Winter wheat began and finished flowering. Colorado potato beetle egg masses found. -
2024 MSU Weed Tour is June 26
Published on May 17, 2024
Come join Michigan State University to view the latest in corn and soybean weed control research. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 16, 2024
Published on May 16, 2024
Storm cleanup and pivot repairs continue from last week. Frequent precipitation slows field work. Wheat hits Feekes 10.5.