In the Weeds podcast is back
Print
EmailThere is something for everything this season and it’s not too late to catch up on the latest episodes of the In the Weeds podcast.
Your favorite Michigan State University Extension field crops podcast, In the Weeds, is back for its fifth year! So far this season, we have heard from experts across the region on a variety of crop topics.
Grain Marketing Tips for 2026: Angie Setzer from Consus Ag Consulting returns to the podcast to reflect on the grain markets in 2025 and offers some tips for finding profit in 2026.
Use of Drones in Agriculture: Two-part series covers the use of drones in agriculture. John Fulton talks about how Ohio State research is keeping up with the rapidly changing drone industry. Jake Munroe from Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness highlighted how Ontario farmers and agribusinesses are using drones to interseed cover crops.
Diversifying Cropping Systems with Winter Canola: Did you see fields full of yellow flowers in your area this past July? Check out this episode about why winter canola is spreading across central Michigan as a valuable addition to a diverse cropping rotation. Hear from Brook Wilke of Michigan State University (MSU) and Benjamin Butcher of ADM about the agronomics and economics of winter canola in Michigan.
Managing Weeds in Drought: Much of Michigan experienced some level of drought in 2025. Erin Burns, MSU weeds specialist, highlights research that investigates how weeds and herbicides act under drought conditions and covers tips for managing weeds, especially waterhemp, in drought.
More episodes are coming covering additional hot topics including soybean markets, short corn, latest research on plant-microbial interactions, and more.
You can find the show on Spotify and iTunes and on the MSU Extension Field Crops website. To get notifications when new episodes are posted, follow Michigan Field Crops wherever you get your podcasts.
