News

Does row spacing and seeding rate recommendations differ for short vs. tall corn hybrids?

Published on February 11, 2026
Planting short corn in narrow row spacings and under higher seeding rate can improve yield, dependent on the environment.
Testing for contaminants in soil, water and plants

Published on February 10, 2026
Sometimes, what you don’t know can hurt you.
Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Conference changes name

Published on February 9, 2026
Now called the Great Lakes Field Crops Irrigation Meeting, this year’s event will be February 25, 2026, and will offer Michigan RUP, CCA and Indiana PARP/CCH credits.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on February 5, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
MSU Extension releases grain market benchmarks report

Published on February 3, 2026
Market price data may hold the key to maximizing sales.
Are we interpreting corn hybrid maturity ratings correctly?

Published on January 27, 2026
Corn hybrid maturity ratings shouldn’t be confused with calendar days to maturity.
Unravel regenerative principles in this upcoming webinar series

Published on January 26, 2026
This webinar series offers practical insights and science-based strategies to navigate different aspects of regenerative principles.
MSU Extension Field Crop Webinar Series returns February 2026

Published on January 21, 2026
The Field Crops Webinar Series is offered for eight weeks to help prepare for the 2026 growing season.
Michigan to host national conference on disability in agriculture

Published on January 15, 2026
The AgrAbility project’s annual National Training Workshop is coming to Traverse City, Michigan, March 16-19, 2026.
Ready, set, innovate! At the virtual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With field crops sessions

Published on January 14, 2026
Creative solutions are a means of survival in the current agricultural market. This free field crops track will cover innovative tools, crops and basics to get the ideas flowing. Three RUP credits and 4 CCA credits have been requested.