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Cercospora leaf spot control discussion with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast
Published on June 3, 2025
The 2025 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 12 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU associate professor and Extension specialist Jaime Willbur. -
Continuous corn in Michigan: Popular practice, but is it sustainable?
Published on June 3, 2025
Many Michigan livestock and dairy producers rely on corn-on-corn cropping systems to meet feed demands, but is this short rotation approach truly effective? Here are some considerations for corn-on-corn production systems before sticking with it. -
Upcoming events to bolster the sustainability of your farm - Summer 2025
Published on June 3, 2025
Field days and workshops available, highlighting research-based ideas to maximize return on investment and solve problems on the farm. -
Safety first: Forage harvesters and balers pose significant safety risks
Published on June 2, 2025
Forage harvester and baler safety is non-negotiable. For one 23-year-old, the risk and result were tragic. -
Learn about wheat fungicide application equipment and technology on June 5 Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on May 28, 2025
Achieving fungicide coverage of the wheat head in 365 degrees is critical for effective disease control. Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 5 to learn more. -
Strengthening resilience: Understanding stressors in cow-calf production
Published on May 22, 2025
Farmers’ recovery from past challenges offers insight into the resilience of cow-calf systems. This is the first in a series of articles where we describe the hardships cow-calf producers in three regions of the U.S. have adapted to. -
Improving dry bean management through data driven decisions
Published on May 21, 2025
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 29 for a conversation on all things dry beans with MSU dry bean specialist, Scott Bales. -
Help shape the future of livestock water management—Take the MSU Extension survey
Published on May 16, 2025
Your input can help shape practical solutions for more efficient water use in animal agriculture. -
Impact of heat stress on wheat yields to be discussed on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series
Published on May 15, 2025
Dennis Pennington will talk through the dangers of high temperatures for wheat at flowering during the May 22 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series. -
Weeds outcompete cash crop in surprising victory!
Published on May 8, 2025
Avoid this situation by tuning in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series with MSU weed specialist Erin Burns on May 15.