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Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 16, 2026
Published on July 16, 2026
Soybeans are flowering and entering early pod formation. Tasseling started in corn, and seed corn detasseling began in earnest. -
No pipe, no trench—do mole drains work?
Published on July 16, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues July 23 with guest speaker Ehsan Ghane, associate professor and drainage specialist in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at MSU. -
Sugarbeet production in Strip Tillage Systems Field Day
Published on July 15, 2026
Join MSU Extension, Michigan Sugar Company and the Nature Conservancy for live equipment demonstrations and a free lunch on Wednesday, July 22. -
Join MSU Extension’s virtual book club on sustainable living this fall
Published on July 9, 2026
Explore practical strategies for sustainability in this 8-week online series, featuring guided discussions and a free e-book. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 9, 2026
Published on July 9, 2026
Most soybeans have entered reproductive stages, and corn is approaching tasseling. Watch for western bean cutworm and tar spot in corn.