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Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 23, 2026

Published on July 23, 2026
Most soybeans are in pod formation, and many corn acres have tassels and silks out.
Michigan AgrAbility 2025 updates

Published on July 22, 2026
For farmers, injuries, chronic health conditions, disabilities and the effects of aging can make everyday tasks more difficult and increase the risk of further injury.
Upcoming LTAR Field Day to Highlight Five Years of Regenerative Agriculture Research

Published on July 22, 2026
Join us for the fourth annual Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) field day on September 3rd, 2026, where we will highlight five years of regenerative agriculture research.
Get the latest cover crop tips at MSU Extension Field Crop Virtual Breakfast

Published on July 21, 2026
Brooke Wilke from the long -term agroecosystem research experiment will talk about cover crops on July 30.
Winter cover crops: Preparing your garden for spring

Published on July 21, 2026
After the fall harvest, many home gardeners pack up their tools and wait for spring. But this quiet season is actually a great time to improve your soil using winter cover crops.
Cover crop selection tool available for Michigan vegetable farmers

Published on July 21, 2026
Try our updated online tool to find the best cover crop for your vegetable rotations.
Precision agriculture: Long-term yield data show regenerative management practices improve yield stability and farm resilience

Published on July 17, 2026
Regenerative management, like no-tillage and cover crops, can help farms withstand droughts, floods and extreme heat. Research shows regenerative management improves yield stability and resilience to yield variability.
No pipe, no trench—do mole drains work?

Published on July 16, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues July 23 with guest speaker Ehsan Ghane, associate professor and drainage specialist in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at MSU.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 16, 2026

Published on July 16, 2026
Soybeans are flowering and entering early pod formation. Tasseling started in corn, and seed corn detasseling began in earnest.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 9, 2026

Published on July 9, 2026
Most soybeans have entered reproductive stages, and corn is approaching tasseling. Watch for western bean cutworm and tar spot in corn.