Agriculture

2026 Agricultural Meeting Summary Sheet

(As of January 16, 2026)

The above line is a link to this year's Winter Ag Meeting summary list. This list is meant to be a living document that will be updated periodically when new events are added and past events are removed. Please check the red date shown at the top of the right column.

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HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS:

2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series is a free weekly webinar for farmers, agribusiness professionals and anyone interested in agriculture. Now in its ninth year, this series is conducted to assist farmers as they prepare for potential issues and navigate any concerns during the growing season.

Restricted use pesticide (RUP) credits are offered to Michigan pesticide applicators for most sessions in the series.

Michigan State University Extension will host the Virtual Breakfast Series beginning Thursday, March 26 through Sept. 17, 2026, from 7–8 a.m. ET.

For more information and to register, click here.

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2026 Pesticide Applicator Core Review and MDARD Testing

Review: $25.00 - payable to MSU

Test: $75.00-Commercial / $50.00-Private / $45.00-Registered - payable to State of Michigan

***Participants must attend Review Session to participate in the In-Person Testing.***

It is recommended that participants read and study the Core Manual before attending the review. Copies may be ordered from: https://msupesticidemanuals.com/. The Lapeer County MSU Extension office may have copies available for purchase. Call 810-667-0341.

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Beginning Farmers - Free Curriculum

Whether you are a new farmer looking to learn some new skills in the off season or an educator working with beginning farmers, you’ll find materials and resources you can adapt to your needs. Free curricula and resources for beginning farmers and beginning farmer educators are now available to download:

https://www.beginningfarmercurriculum.org/

https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/beginning-farmer-resource-and-decision-making-guide

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RESOURCES

MSU Field Crops Team Website

Agriculture Corn Cover Crops Dry Beans Small Grains Soybeans Forages

Hemp Production Hops Malting Barley Soil Health Sugarbeets Weeds Wheat

Harvest and Storage Info

The links below contain information to help farmers handle current harvest challenges, including temporary storage, storage safety and adapting silos for grain storage. There’s also a link to the USDA’s recently changed Marketing Assistance Loan Program and information about conditions at the Port of New Orleans. Other sections deal with making decisions related to delaying harvest and a series of links related to marketing options. For more information for your particular situation, contact your local MSU Extension office.