MSU Extension Soil Health

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  How do pre-plant soil treatments improve growth and control nematodes in cherry orchards?

  Published on May 29, 2025
  Pre-plant soil treatments, including fumigants, nematicides and organic amendments, improve tree growth and reduce harmful nematode populations, offering promising solutions for managing orchard replant disease in Michigan cherry systems.

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  Learn about wheat fungicide application equipment and technology on June 5 Virtual Breakfast Series

  Published on May 28, 2025
  Achieving fungicide coverage of the wheat head in 365 degrees is critical for effective disease control. Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 5 to learn more.

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  Improving dry bean management through data driven decisions

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 29 for a conversation on all things dry beans with MSU dry bean specialist, Scott Bales.

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  Submit your session or speaker ideas for 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo

  Published on May 19, 2025
  Great Lakes Expo organizers have created an online submission form to gather new ideas for sessions and speakers from attendees and industry members.

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  2025 Michigan Viticulture Field Day and Michigan Enology Experience, July 30-31

  Published on May 15, 2025
  Join other grape growers and winemakers for two days of hands-on demonstrations and learning as well as a fun time and good food and drink in southwest Michigan.

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  Impact of heat stress on wheat yields to be discussed on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

  Published on May 15, 2025
  Dennis Pennington will talk through the dangers of high temperatures for wheat at flowering during the May 22 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series.

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  MSU AgBioResearch, MSU Extension announce 2025 field days

  Published on May 8, 2025
  The events will take place across Michigan from May through September.

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  Weeds outcompete cash crop in surprising victory!

  Published on May 8, 2025
  Avoid this situation by tuning in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series with MSU weed specialist Erin Burns on May 15.

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  What is evapotranspiration and why is it important in irrigation?

  Published on May 7, 2025
  Evapotranspiration (ET) isn’t just a scientific term, it’s the foundation of efficient irrigation. Understanding and applying ET helps maximize yields while improving water productivity.

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  Free trainings for educators working with beginning farmers offered this spring and summer

  Published on April 23, 2025
  Join us for an engaging, hands-on train-the-trainer workshop designed for educators working with beginning farmers!