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MSU Extension field crops Scouting School returns for the third year

Published on April 1, 2026
This scouting school is designed for interns and entry level scouts to learn the basics of identification, walking patterns and scouting tools.
MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast series continues April 9 with corn and soybean planting considerations

Published on March 31, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series continues with MSU Extension cropping systems agronomist Manni Singh discussing planting considerations for corn and soybeans.
Control weeds early to spring into successful weed management

Published on March 26, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on April 2 with guest speaker Christy Sprague, a weeds specialist at Michigan State University.
Winter wheat greenup and management decisions

Published on March 26, 2026
What is greenup of winter wheat and what management should you be considering at this point?
Long-term cover cropping can clear the way for earlier corn planting

Published on March 23, 2026
Remote sensing data reveals connection between long-term cover crop use and timely planting in Michigan.
In-season crop rotation: Boosting garden health with cover crops

Published on March 23, 2026
Crop rotation is a time-tested gardening method that helps reduce pests, improve soil health and increase yields.
Spring field management: Can better soil management get you in the fields earlier?

Published on March 4, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off the season on March 26 with guest speaker Anna Cates, associate Extension professor with University of Minnesota.
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program releases educational videos to support pesticide training

Published on March 2, 2026
The Michigan State University Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program has a new series of educational videos to support pesticide safety training efforts across Michigan.
2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to begin on March 26

Published on February 25, 2026
The 2026 MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast series will kick off the growing season series on March 26. The series runs every Thursday from 7–8 a.m. through September 17.
Living mulch between rows: A smart strategy for home gardens

Published on February 20, 2026
Living mulch is a type of ground cover planted between rows of vegetables to suppress weeds, conserve moisture and improve soil health.