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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. -
Irrigation scheduling tools available through MSU Extension
Published on June 2, 2025
Irrigation scheduling tools not only help in deciding irrigation timing and amount but also facilitate water use reporting. -
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. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 29, 2025
Published on May 29, 2025
Wheat is mostly in full flower, and some fungicides for Fusarium head blight have gone out. Corn and soybeans continue in early vegetative stages, potatoes are at tuber initiation, and alfalfa had its first cutting.