Organic Agriculture

  • 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.

  • Agricultural Weather Outlook for April 23, 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.

  • New pesticide decision website for apple growers

    Published on April 17, 2026
    The free “MI Fruit Decision” website contains decision making tools for apple growers to improve pest management programs using data from many years of MSU pesticide efficacy trials.

  • 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.

  • Submit your ideas for 2026 GLEXPO sessions or speakers

    Published on April 14, 2026
    Great Lakes Expo (GLEXPO) organizers have created an online submission form to gather new ideas for sessions and speakers from attendees and industry members.

  • TOPP Webinar: Soil Health - Reduced Tillage for Organic Farmers - 4-9-26

    This webinar recording covers research related to reduced‑tillage systems that build soil health, improve weed management, and strengthen climate resilience on organic farms.

  • TOPP Webinar - Organic System Plans: The Stepping Stone to Organic Certification 4-2-26

    This webinar recording offers practical guidance from an experienced farmer on one of the first steps in organic certification - filling out your Organic System Plan.

  • Corn and Soybean Planting Considerations

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Manni Singh, MSU Cropping Systems Agronomist, discussing corn and soybean planting considerations.

  • Farmers invited to join national study on farming practices and soil health

    Published on April 9, 2026
    Farmers and ranchers are invited to participate in a free soil health evaluation and contribute to research supporting profitable, resilient and sustainable agriculture.

  • Early Season Weed Control

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU Extension Weeds Specialist and Professor, discussing early season weed control.

  • Blending production and conservation: How a market vegetable farm integrated native plants

    Published on March 30, 2026
    This project highlights the potential for integrating native plants into existing vegetable farms.

  • Succession Planning for Organic Farmers - TOPP Farmer Webinar

    Succession Planning for Organic Farmers - TOPP Farmer Webinar 3-26-26 We'll hear from Jill Dohner of MI FarmLink about ways to connect landowners and land seekers. Corey Clark of MSU Extension will share resources on planning for farmland succession. The webinar will also feature several organic farmers' experiences with land succession, including a video with Bruce Michael Wilson of Groundswell Farm and Katie Brandt of MSU Extension.

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