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Mycotoxins in feed Part 3: Mitigation from field to feeder

Published on September 10, 2026
Inspired by a very wet Michigan spring, this series provides a refresher on mycotoxins, their effects and mitigation in pig production.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 10, 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
Seed corn harvest continues and potato storage harvest will start this week, temperatures permitting.
Plan a late season weed control strategy with MSU Extension's Virtual Breakfast

Published on September 4, 2026
The 2026 Virtual Breakfast Series continues with great tips from MSU Extension’s Christy Sprague for planning a late-season weed control strategy.
Precision agriculture: Collecting and cataloging yield data

Published on September 3, 2026
Harvest season is quickly approaching for row crops like corn, soybean, sugarbeets and dry beans. The MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast on September 10 will discuss precision agriculture and collecting accurate yield data.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 3, 2026

Published on September 3, 2026
Watch for red crown rot in soybeans and ear molds in corn. Seed corn harvest started.
Shining a light on solar, data centers and land values in Michigan at MSU Extension's Virtual Breakfast

Published on August 28, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues September 3 with Tor Tolhurst discussing how data centers and solar projects are connected to farmland values.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 27, 2026

Published on August 27, 2026
Watch for red crown rot in soybeans. Tar spot was confirmed in St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. No further late blight has been detected in southwest Michigan.
MSU scientists developing tools that help farmers improve irrigation, energy efficiency

Published on August 24, 2026
Research is showing how Michigan growers can save money, improve crops and protect valuable water resources.
Exploring irrigation investments: Feasibility and economics with MSU Extension's Virtual Breakfast

Published on August 21, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues August 27 with Lyndon Kelley discussing the economics of irrigation investments and key considerations for producers evaluating irrigation expansion.
Fast Fonz Facts: Dectes discovery, earworms increasing

Published on August 20, 2026
Fast Fonz Facts outlining a new insect discovery and earworm trapping.