News

Making customer connections in soil health with the Soil Health Service Provider Directory

Published on June 4, 2026
Formerly the Cover Crop Service Provider Directory, this expanded directory makes it easier for farmers in Michigan to access soil health services.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 4, 2026

Published on June 4, 2026
Sporadic potato flowering began. Great progress was made on planting and field work.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on June 2, 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.
Wheat scouting and management considerations

Published on June 2, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 11 with guest speaker Dennis Pennington, a wheat systems specialist at Michigan State University.
Water-up and water in: Irrigation can improve production and profits while reducing risk

Published on May 29, 2026
Irrigators have the advantage of applying water to help with germination and emergence and incorporate herbicides and nutrients. When rainfall is limited, irrigation can prevent early-season drought.
Cercospora leafspot control discussion

Published on May 29, 2026
The 2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on June 4 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Jaime Willbur.
Introducing weekly crop water use reports for irrigation scheduling

Published on May 28, 2026
Weekly crop water use reports provide irrigators with data-driven recommendations on the amount of irrigation water needed to meet crop water demands and support efficient irrigation scheduling decisions.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 28, 2026

Published on May 28, 2026
First cutting of hay and forages began in earnest. Wheat has mostly finished flowering and is entering early kernel fill.
Don’t overspend on early corn emergence problems

Published on May 26, 2026
Early corn decisions could cost or protect profit.
The 2026 MSU Weed Tour is June 24

Published on May 22, 2026
Join Michigan State University to view the latest in corn and soybean weed control research.