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Winter wheat greenup and management decisions

Published on March 26, 2026
What is greenup of winter wheat and what management should you be considering at this point?
Control weeds early to spring into successful weed management

Published on March 26, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues on April 2 with guest speaker Christy Sprague, a weeds specialist at Michigan State University.
Registration is open for beginning farmer field days

Published on March 24, 2026
A three-part beginning farmer field day series will provide new and beginning farmers with foundational knowledge in numerous topics, plus resources.
Long-term cover cropping can clear the way for earlier corn planting

Published on March 23, 2026
Remote sensing data reveals connection between long-term cover crop use and timely planting in Michigan.
In-season crop rotation: Boosting garden health with cover crops

Published on March 23, 2026
Crop rotation is a time-tested gardening method that helps reduce pests, improve soil health and increase yields.
Making spring input purchases in times of volatile markets

Published on March 9, 2026
Navigating market opportunities relies on understanding market conditions and maximizing available cash.
New MSU research introduces novel method to improve prediction of US cropland nitrous oxide emissions

Published on March 5, 2026
MSU Hannah Distinguished Professor Bruno Basso and former graduate student Prateek Sharma led the project, alongside University Distinguished Professor G. Philip Robertson.
Spring field management: Can better soil management get you in the fields earlier?

Published on March 4, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series kicks off the season on March 26 with guest speaker Anna Cates, associate Extension professor with University of Minnesota.
SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open

Published on March 3, 2026
Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S.
Register for the 2026 MSU Spring Spray Drone Fly-In

Published on March 3, 2026
Refine your spray drone skills at Michigan’s premier hands-on workshop on April 8.