Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences Weeds

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 17, 2026

  Published on September 17, 2026
  Soybeans and corn are finishing up kernel fill and drying down. Seed corn and potato harvesters ran as weather permitted.

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  When a cover crop becomes a cash crop: Lessons from a cereal rye seed production field

  Published on September 15, 2026
  A West Michigan grain farmer’s goal of growing cereal rye for grain seed leads to some important lessons on cover crop usage in Michigan.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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