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MSU scientist receives $540K grant from National Science Foundation to advance biodegradable packaging

Published on September 14, 2026
Research builds on insights from other projects such as the NSF-funded Center for Plastic, Paper and Hybrid Packaging End-of-Life Solutions.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 10, 2026

Published on September 10, 2026
Seed corn harvest continues and potato storage harvest will start this week, temperatures permitting.
Cracked solar panel raises questions, but what does the science say?

Published on September 10, 2026
Fact sheet examines how modern solar panels are built and why studies show damaged panels pose little risk to soil and groundwater.
New to Agriculture? We’ve got a guide for you!

Published on September 10, 2026
The Beginning Farmer Resource and Decision-Making Guide is now available from Michigan State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Plan a late season weed control strategy with MSU Extension's Virtual Breakfast

Published on September 4, 2026
The 2026 Virtual Breakfast Series continues with great tips from MSU Extension’s Christy Sprague for planning a late-season weed control strategy.
Precision agriculture: Collecting and cataloging yield data

Published on September 3, 2026
Harvest season is quickly approaching for row crops like corn, soybean, sugarbeets and dry beans. The MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast on September 10 will discuss precision agriculture and collecting accurate yield data.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 3, 2026

Published on September 3, 2026
Watch for red crown rot in soybeans and ear molds in corn. Seed corn harvest started.
Looking beyond appearance: Measuring cover crop biomass in Michigan

Published on September 1, 2026
Lessons learned from a cover crop workshop demonstration field day.
Shining a light on solar, data centers and land values in Michigan at MSU Extension's Virtual Breakfast

Published on August 28, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues September 3 with Tor Tolhurst discussing how data centers and solar projects are connected to farmland values.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 27, 2026

Published on August 27, 2026
Watch for red crown rot in soybeans. Tar spot was confirmed in St. Joseph and Van Buren counties. No further late blight has been detected in southwest Michigan.