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Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions, RUP credits and MDARD testing for winter 2025 through spring 2026
Published on October 7, 2025
Essential information and frequently asked questions regarding the certification process, recertification options and the upcoming Michigan Pesticide Applicator Core Review Sessions with MDARD testing. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on October 1, 2025
October is the prime time to collect and submit weed seeds for herbicide resistance screening. -
MSU research ‘critical’ to Michigan soybean production
Published on September 24, 2025
Soybean growers and industry representatives speak to the positive results from investing in MSU soybean research. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 18, 2025
Published on September 18, 2025
This is the final southwest Michigan field crops update of the season as corn and soybeans are entering physiological maturity and drying down for harvest. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 11, 2025
Published on September 11, 2025
Seed corn harvest continues, and storage potato harvest started. Commercial corn started to hit black layer. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 4, 2025
Published on September 4, 2025
Seed corn harvest started and storage potato harvest will begin this week. Soybeans are progressing toward senescence, and corn is approaching black layer. -
Cover crops after wheat harvest – five reliable options
Published on September 2, 2025
Post-wheat harvest leaves an excellent opportunity to incorporate fall cover crops into your production system. Here’s five reliable options for cover cropping after wheat to get you started. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 28, 2025
Published on August 28, 2025
White mold and sudden death syndrome are starting to become visible in soybeans. Corn is approaching black layer. -
Thinking about desiccating soybeans?
Published on August 28, 2025
Certain soybean harvest challenges may be addressed with the practice of applying a desiccant prior to harvest, but is this practice beneficial for farmers in Michigan? -
New EPA tool helps growers comply with pesticide runoff and drift mitigation requirements related to the Endangered Species Act
Published on August 27, 2025
Growers and pesticide applicators working to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Endangered Species Act requirements now have a new tool at their disposal. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 14, 2025
Published on August 14, 2025
Soybean pod fill is underway. Some corn has started to dent. Harvest began on tablestock potatoes. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 7, 2025
Published on August 7, 2025
Temperatures cooled over the past weekend. Soybeans and corn are in early seed development stages. -
Michigan canola harvest 2025 wraps up
Published on August 4, 2025
Updates from the field on canola crop progress, insect pests and crop disease. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 31, 2025
Published on July 31, 2025
Seed development started in soybeans, and corn is at early kernel development. Upcoming cool temperatures will be conducive for disease progression, so keep an eye out for tar spot in corn and late blight in potatoes. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 24, 2025
Published on July 24, 2025
Hot and dry conditions hit crops hard in areas of southwest Michigan. Potato harvest began, and wheat harvest is wrapping up. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 17, 2025
Published on July 17, 2025
Corn is in early reproductive stages, and detasseling in seed corn is in earnest. High temperatures and little precipitation have resulted in spider mite infestations in soybeans. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 10, 2025
Published on July 10, 2025
Tar spot was confirmed in Cass County. With corn starting to tassel, scout for tar spot and western bean cutworm. Wheat reached physiological maturity, and harvest began. -
MSU Extension and Newaygo County Conservation District partner to host Farm Field Day
Published on July 8, 2025
Attend the Newaygo County Farm Field Day on Aug. 19 to learn about pest management and scouting, irrigation, grazing management, and updates on NRCS funding opportunities and programs. RUP and CCA credits are available. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 3, 2025
Published on July 3, 2025
Soybeans are in late vegetative to early reproductive stages. As wheat ripens, consider options for planting a robust cover crop or soybeans after harvest. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 26, 2025
Published on June 26, 2025
Corn and soybean growth accelerated with the heat. Wheat continued to ripen, and second cuttings of alfalfa started late last week.
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