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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.
Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund: 2025 emergency mini-grant application still open

Published on May 21, 2025
Application deadline for up to $5,000 closes May 31, 2025.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 21, 2025

Published on May 21, 2025
Between wind and rain over the last week, many growers are experiencing their first field progress slowdowns.
Submit your session or speaker ideas for 2025 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable and Farm Market Expo

Published on May 19, 2025
Great Lakes Expo organizers have created an online submission form to gather new ideas for sessions and speakers from attendees and industry members.
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.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 14, 2025

Published on May 14, 2025
Field season has started off a normal pace for many growers, without too many weather-related issues throwing off schedules.
Controlling common asparagus beetle during harvest season

Published on May 13, 2025
Common asparagus beetle egglaying during harvest can cause major financial loss; get updated on products available for control.
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.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 7, 2025

Published on May 7, 2025
Farms are busy with planting and remaining mindful of early season pests.
North Central SARE offering sustainable agriculture research grants to graduate students

Published on May 6, 2025
Applications for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Graduate student grants are due May 29.