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Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 6, 2026

Published on August 6, 2026
Most soybeans and corn are moving into seed fill stages.
MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast series continues August 13 with field crop nematode management strategies

Published on August 5, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with MSU Extension field crop nematologist Marisol Quintanilla discussing management strategies for nematode species problematic in Michigan row crops.
Tips for roller crimping cereal rye

Published on August 3, 2026
Want to roller crimp next spring? Start planning now.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 30, 2026

Published on July 30, 2026
Soybeans are in pod or seed formation stages.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 28, 2026

Published on July 29, 2026
First grapes are at veraison. Blueberry and peach harvest continues.
Soil Savvy workshop helps gardeners build healthy soil

Published on July 28, 2026
Join MSU Extension in Lansing on Saturday, August 15 for a hands-on workshop on how to build healthy soil for a thriving garden.
Come with all your unanswered questions to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on August 6

Published on July 28, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series will hold its last hot topics Q&A session on August 6, so come with your questions.
MSU Extension hosts fifth annual Blueberry Research Field Day

Published on July 24, 2026
Join Michigan State University Extension for a blueberry-focused event on September 9 in Fennville.
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.
Southeast Michigan fruit update – July 21, 2026

Published on July 22, 2026
Blueberries and peaches continue; Dealing with smoke, cyclospora and Japanese Beetles.