MSU Extension Beginning Farmer

Field Crops

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  Announcing the Michigan First-Generation Farm Mentorship Program

  Published on August 21, 2026
  Learn from experienced farm mentors through this new opportunity.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for August 20, 2026

  Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

• Best Management Practices for Establishing New Hay Fields

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, discussing best management practices for establishing new hay fields.

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  Buy now or wait? Best practices for securing next year’s farm inputs

  Published on August 20, 2026
  What recent fertilizer and crop prices can teach us about buying farm inputs.

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  Agrivoltaics as a rural economic engine in Michigan

  Published on August 19, 2026
  Agrivoltaics offers a practical framework for producing food and electricity on the same land while supporting farmer choice, rural economic development and long-term agricultural viability.

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  The Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day returns to Michigan

  Published on August 18, 2026
  A full day tradeshow, weeding tool discussions and in-field demonstrations for managing weeds in row crops, vegetables and tree fruit with steep registration discounts for organic and organic-curious growers from Michigan, Illinois and Indiana.

• Nematode Management in Field Crops

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marisol Quintanilla, MSU Assistant Professor and Extension Nematologist, discussing nematode management in field crops.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for August 13, 2026

  Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

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  Elevate your market prices with Grain Gains

  Published on August 7, 2026
  Grain Gains: An Introduction to Grain Marketing is a new online course from MSU Extension.

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  Soybean Harvest Equipment Field Day to be held in Eaton County on September 15

  Published on August 6, 2026
  Soybean farmers looking to learn about getting their equipment ready for harvest and how to avoid header losses are invited to attend this annual event.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for August 6, 2026

  Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

• Hot Topics in Field Crop Agriculture

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Hot Topics in Agriculture, where participants can ask field crops educators and specialists questions about the 2026 season.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 30, 2026

  Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

• Late Summer and Fall Cover Crops

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Brook Wilke, associate director of the KBS Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, discussing late summer and fall cover crops.

• No Pipe, No Trench: Do Mole Drains Fix Wet Soils?

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Chris DiFonzo, MSU field crops entomologist, with an update on field crop insect management.

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  Bulletin E-3516 Used Farm Equipment Markets: Navigating the Options

  Published on July 21, 2026
  This publication explores how to navigate used farm equipment markets.

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  Local basis strength could yield maximum profits on stored grain

  Published on July 21, 2026
  Have you checked local basis and pricing opportunities for your stored grain?

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  Michigan Farmland Lease Template

  Published on July 20, 2026
  The Michigan Farmland Lease Template can be used for annual crops, orchards and other perennial plantings, and pastureland rental agreements.

• Agricultural Weather Outlook for July 16, 2026

  Presented as part of the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast, Jeff Andresen reviews recent weather events and totals, and provides short-, medium- and long-term outlooks using NOAA forecasts to assess impacts on field crops.

• Insect Management

  The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Chris DiFonzo, MSU field crops entomologist, with an update on field crop insect management.