MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2026 field days across Michigan
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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University (MSU) AgBioResearch and MSU Extension are excited to announce a full slate of field days and events taking place across Michigan in 2026. These events will be hosted at, or supported by, MSU’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Research and Extension Centers.
Presented in partnership with many of the state’s agricultural and natural resources commodity organizations and industry groups, the events will highlight the latest MSU research that producers and landowners can apply in their operations. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension faculty and staff, as well as other industry professionals.
Topics covered in 2026 include adopting regenerative agriculture principles, protecting against weeds and invasive species, harnessing new technologies, and other strategies to support Michigan plant agriculture (ranging from row crops such as potatoes and wheat to specialty crops like blueberries and cherries), animal agriculture, and natural resources.
Field days and events are open to the public. Some events may be free, while others may require a registration fee and advance sign-up. Additional details and events may be added as they are announced throughout the summer. Please refer to this article on the MSU AgBioResearch website as they do.
2026 MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension Field Days and Events:
- May 29: Open House at the MSU Pollinator Performance Center from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 4090 N. College Road, Building 0470E, Lansing, MI 48910. For more info, contact Ana Heck at heckanar@msu.edu.
- June 13: Open House at the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 3965 N. College Road, Lansing, MI 48910. For more info, contact Trina VanAtta at tvanatta@msu.edu.
- June 16: Michigan Wheat Program Field Day at the MSU Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center. 3775 S. Reese Road, Frankenmuth, MI 48734. For more info, contact Jody Pollok-Newsom at jody@miwheat.org.
- June 17: Third Annual Food-Grade Grains Field Day at the MSU W.K. Kellogg Biological Station from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 9693 N. 40th St., Hickory Corners, MI 49060. For more info, contact Christine Charles at charl122@msu.edu.
- June 24: Invasive Species Field Day and Workshop at the MSU W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 7060 N. 42nd Street, Augusta, MI 49012. For more info, contact K.J. Kettler at kettleri@msu.edu.
- June 24: Weed Tour at the MSU Plant Pathology Field Laboratory. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., and the field day begins at 9:30 a.m. 3735 College Road, Lansing, MI 48910. For more info, contact Erin Burnes at burnser5@msu.edu.
- June 25: Field Day at the MSU Lake City Research Center. 5401 W. Jennings Road, Lake City, MI 49651. For more info, contact Tonya Price at priceto1@msu.edu.
- July 28 to July 29: “Soil Life is Farm Life” Regenerative Ag Field Days. Day 1 at Yooper Country Farms, Log Cabin Livestock, and Rock River Flower Farm from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Day 2 at the MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center (E3774 University Dr., Chatham, MI 49816) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- July 29 to July 30: 37th Annual Michigan Viticulture Field Day at the MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022) and Third Annual Michigan Enology Experience Day at the Lake Michigan College Welch Center for Wine and Viticulture. For more info, contact Renee Tinkey at 269-944-1477, Ext. 201 or tinkeyre@msu.edu.
- Aug. 6: Potato Field Day hosted by MSU and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission at the MSU Montcalm Research Center. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. Please register prior to the event. The field day runs from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 4629 McBride Road NW, Lakeview, MI 48850. For more info, contact Steve Whittington at 309-502-9595 or whitti34@msu.edu, or Nicole Ritchie at 269-858-8739 or ritchi67@msu.edu.
- Aug. 12: MSU and Michigan Turfgrass Foundation Field Day at the MSU Hancock Turfgrass Research Center from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 4444 Farm Lane Lansing, MI 48910.
- Aug. 12: Twilight Tour at the MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. MSU UPREC South Farm, E3774 University Dr., Chatham, MI 49816. For more info or to register, contact Rene Sanderson at 906-439-5114 or sande638@msu.edu.
- Aug. 13: Farming for the Future Field Day at the MSU West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center. This event is targeted for all fruit and vegetable growers who want to learn about practices to improve soil health, profitability and sustainability on their farms. 5185 N. Oceana Drive, Hart, MI 49420. For more info, contact Emily Lavely at lavelyem@msu.edu.
- Aug. 18: Bean and Beet Field Day at the MSU Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center. 3775 S. Reese Road, Frankenmuth, MI 48734. For more info, contact Tom Wenzel at wenzelth@msu.edu.
- Aug. 27: Field Day at the MSU Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center. 6686 S. Center Highway, Traverse City, MI 49684. For more info, contact Nikki Rothwell at rothwel3@msu.edu.
- Sept. 1: U.P. Potato Field Day hosted by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission and MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center at Vandamme Farms from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 2371 St. Nicholas Road, Rock, MI 49880. For more info or to register, contact Rene Sanderson at 906-439-5114 or sande638@msu.edu.
- Sept. 3: Fourth Annual KBS LTAR Field Day at the MSU W.K. Kellogg Biological Station from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. KBS LTAR Site, 9693 N. 40th St. Hickory Corners, MI 49060. For more info, contact Tayler Ulbrich at chicoin1@msu.edu.
- Sept. 10 to Sept. 11: Great Lakes Tek Flex at the MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center. 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022.
- Sept. 16: Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day at the MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center. 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022.
- Sept. 24: Field Day at the MSU Trevor Nichols Research Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 6237 124th Ave., Fennville, MI 49408. For more info, contact Rufus Isaacs at isaacsr@msu.edu.
Michigan State University AgBioResearch scientists discover dynamic solutions for food systems and the environment. More than 300 MSU faculty conduct leading-edge research on a variety of topics, from health and agriculture to natural resources. Originally formed in 1888 as the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station, MSU AgBioResearch oversees numerous on-campus research facilities, as well as 15 outlying centers throughout Michigan. To learn more, visit agbioresearch.msu.edu.
