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Using growing degree days in making corn hybrid maturity selections

Published on February 19, 2026
Growing degree day information can help better match seasonal heat accumulation for your location with corn hybrid maturity.
Michigan State University launches an innovative real-world farming competition

Published on February 12, 2026
MSU-TAPS serves as a powerful bridge between research and practice. Researchers evaluate emerging technologies under real production conditions, while producers gain first-hand insight into how new tools perform in Michigan.
MSU Extension offers PFAS in Agriculture Webinar Series during MSU’s PFAS Awareness Week

Published on February 12, 2026
A series of four webinars on PFAS in agriculture will be offered at no cost in March 2026.
Does row spacing and seeding rate recommendations differ for short vs. tall corn hybrids?

Published on February 11, 2026
Planting short corn in narrow row spacings and under higher seeding rate can improve yield, dependent on the environment.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on February 10, 2026
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference changes name

Published on February 9, 2026
Now called the Great Lakes Field Crops Irrigation Meeting, this year’s event will be February 25, 2026, and will offer Michigan RUP, CCA and Indiana PARP/CCH credits.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on February 5, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
MSU Extension releases grain market benchmarks report

Published on February 3, 2026
Market price data may hold the key to maximizing sales.
Are we interpreting corn hybrid maturity ratings correctly?

Published on January 27, 2026
Corn hybrid maturity ratings shouldn’t be confused with calendar days to maturity.
Unravel regenerative principles in this upcoming webinar series

Published on January 26, 2026
This webinar series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to navigate different aspects of regenerative principles.