Interested in planting soybeans early? Tune in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 1!

Contact: Eric Anderson<eander32@msu.edu>, Michigan State University Extension -

Updated from an original article written by Mike Staton.

Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on April 1, 2021, to learn new information about minimizing the risks and increasing the yield potential when planting soybeans early.

A planter planting soybeans in a field.
Planting soybeans in Sanilac County. Photo by Mike Staton, MSU Extension.

Join us for the Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast at 7 a.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021, when I’ll present the latest recommendations for minimizing risk and maximizing yields when planting soybeans early. Specific topics will include ultra-early soybean planting, planting depth, seed treatment, variety selection, planting rate and assessing emerged stands. I will also be available to answer questions from participants. MSU agricultural climatologist, Jeff Andresen, will provide the weekly weather update following my presentation.

Sign up for the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast 

The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series are held every week during the growing season via Zoom video or phone conference. These virtual meetings will take place every Thursday morning from 7-8 a.m. April 1 through Sept. 23, 2021. Restricted use pesticide (RUP) credits and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) CEUs are available for attendees who attend the live meeting. 

Participating is easy and free! You can join the live meeting via Zoom using a computer, tablet, mobile device or regular phone line. If you are new to Zoom, simply download the Zoom app and you will be ready to join online every week to see visuals shared by presenters. A call-in by phone option is also available but note that you will only hear the audio portion. 

Participants must sign up to receive an email notification with instructions for joining the Virtual Breakfast. You only need to do this once and you will receive the Zoom link and call-in phone number, as well as weekly reminders every Wednesday. Participants receiving emails can opt in or out at any time. 

Sign up for the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast 

If you cannot participate in the live session at 7 a.m., you can view the recorded version at any time. However, only the live session will be eligible for RUP and CCA credits. Recordings will be closed-captioned and available at the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast webpage and the MSU Extension Field Crops Team social media platforms: Facebook, Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Twitter. 

If you are unable to sign up online, call the Lapeer County MSU Extension office at 810-667-0341. 

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