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  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for June 4, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • IPM in Sugarbeets: Cercospora Management

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jaime Willbur, MSU associate professor, discussing IPM in sugarbeets and cercospora management.

  • Michigan Dry Bean Update

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Scott Bales, MSU Extension dry bean specialist, with a current update and some background on the dry bean crop in Michigan.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 28, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Don’t overspend on early corn emergence problems

    Published on May 26, 2026
    Early corn decisions could cost or protect profit.

  • Choosing the right accounting software for your farm

    Published on May 26, 2026
    Factors to consider when it’s time to upgrade or choose farm accounting software.

  • Identifying Common Barriers to Land Access Survey Results

    Results of the Identifying Common Barriers to Land Access Survey by MIFarmLink and MSU Extension made possible through SARE grant funding

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 21, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Herbicide Resistance in Field Crops

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Erin Hill, weed science diagnostician for MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics, discussing herbicide resistance in field crops.

  • Postemergence Weed Control Options

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features weed science specialist Erin Burns on postemergence weed control options and entomologist Chris DiFonzo with a special update on ticks.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 14, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for May 7, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Disease Management in Wheat: Head Scab and Fungicide Timing

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marty Chilvers, MSU associate professor and field crop pathologist, discussing disease management in wheat, including head scab and fungicide timing.

  • Early Season Pest Control: Seed Corn Maggot and More

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Anders Huseth, assistant professor in the MSU Department of Entomology, discussing early season pest control of seed corn maggot and more.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 30, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

  • Optimizing Alfalfa Harvesting Schedules

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU associate professor and Extension specialist in forages and cover crops, discussing optimizing alfalfa harvesting schedules.

  • The future of farming may be shaded

    Published on April 20, 2026
    Researchers find solar panels can reduce crop stress while maintaining yields in commercial vegetable systems.

  • Weathering the worst: Essential disaster prep for livestock and the farmers who protect them

    Published on April 16, 2026
    Simple, effective preparedness strategies that help farms stay resilient through storms, wildfires and rising waters.

  • Soil Fertility Considerations in a Down Market

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kurt Steinke, MSU professor and Extension specialist in soil fertility and nutrient management, discussing soil fertility considerations in a down market.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 16, 2026

    Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

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