MSU Extension Dairy

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  Cercospora leaf spot control discussion with MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast

  Published on June 3, 2025
  The 2025 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues June 12 with a discussion on Cercospora leaf spot control with MSU associate professor and Extension specialist Jaime Willbur.

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  Continuous corn in Michigan: Popular practice, but is it sustainable?

  Published on June 3, 2025
  Many Michigan livestock and dairy producers rely on corn-on-corn cropping systems to meet feed demands, but is this short rotation approach truly effective? Here are some considerations for corn-on-corn production systems before sticking with it.

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  Learn about wheat fungicide application equipment and technology on June 5 Virtual Breakfast Series

  Published on May 28, 2025
  Achieving fungicide coverage of the wheat head in 365 degrees is critical for effective disease control. Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 5 to learn more.

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  Early season irrigation for small grains and forages

  Published on May 22, 2025
  Irrigated small grains and alfalfa hay tend to have higher water demands when compared to most field crops and are often overlooked when it comes to timely irrigation.

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  Improving dry bean management through data driven decisions

  Published on May 21, 2025
  Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 29 for a conversation on all things dry beans with MSU dry bean specialist, Scott Bales.

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  Impact of heat stress on wheat yields to be discussed on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

  Published on May 15, 2025
  Dennis Pennington will talk through the dangers of high temperatures for wheat at flowering during the May 22 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series.

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  Weeds outcompete cash crop in surprising victory!

  Published on May 8, 2025
  Avoid this situation by tuning in to the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series with MSU weed specialist Erin Burns on May 15.

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  Optimizing your forage quality is the topic for the May 1 Virtual Breakfast Series

  Published on April 23, 2025
  The balancing act between forage yield and quality will challenge even the best forage producers. Join and learn some practical strategies to help increase profitability and efficiency in forage production.