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Farm Business

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 31, 2025

  Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

• Insect Diagnostics

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Sarah Hughson, insect and arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics, discussing insect diagnostics.

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  Have you experienced barriers or challenges to accessing farmland? We want to know!

  Published on July 30, 2025
  Take part in a survey from a joint MIFarmLink-MSU Extension research project funded through a SARE grant.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 24, 2025

  Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

• Cover Crops After Wheat

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Brook Wilke, associate director at the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, discussing cover crops after wheat.

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  Insect friend or foe, and how can I know?

  Published on July 23, 2025
  Avoid insect damage and unnecessary insecticide applications by learning the basics of field crops insect identification at the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 31.

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  Reducing heat stress in the field

  Published on July 21, 2025
  Heat stress can be an issue for you and your employees, even in a northern state like Michigan.

• White Mold and Tar Spot Management and Spraying

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Martin Chilvers, MSU field crops pathologist, discussing white mold and tar spot management and spraying.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 17, 2025

  Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

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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.

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  Strategies for Purchasing Farm Inputs Bulletin is now available

  Published on July 11, 2025
  New resource from MSU Extension’s DEMaND Series.

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  Bulletin E-3508 Strategies for Purchasing Farm Inputs

  Published on July 10, 2025
  Are farm input prices better now or later? This publication offers insight into strategic approaches to buying farm inputs, including understanding market conditions, identifying farm needs, maximizing available cash and prioritizing when and what to buy.

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  Thinking about using foliar fertilizers in soybeans?

  Published on July 10, 2025
  Many foliar fertilizer products are marketed to soybean producers that claim to increase yield, but which ones actually do?

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  Soybean sidekicks: Microbes to the rescue (sometimes)

  Published on July 10, 2025
  Interest level in agricultural biological products is at an all-time high, but have research results shown their profitability?

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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.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 10, 2025

  Jeff Andersen, Michigan State University agricultural meteorologist, presents a weather forecast focusing on farmer's interests on the Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast.

• Hot Topics Q&A with Specialists

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series Hot Topics Q&A session allows attendees to ask questions with our specialists in an open format.

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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.

• Current Topics with Insects

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Chris DiFonzo, MSU professor and field crops entomologist, discussing current topics with insects.

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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!