News

A midsummer night’s pest: Western bean cutworm

Published on July 8, 2026
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on July 16 will feature management considerations for western bean cutworm and other mid- to late-season insect pests. One RUP/CCA credit is available.
Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report available now

Published on July 6, 2026
To raise awareness of pesticides currently impacted by the new EPA Bulletins Live! Two pesticide label directive, Michigan State University Extension will be generating a Bulletins Live! Two Tracker Report twice a month.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 2, 2026

Published on July 2, 2026
Soybeans have reached flowering, corn growth progressed significantly in this week’s high heat and humidity, and wheat nears in harvest.
Wheat Watchers: Harvest has begun!

Published on July 2, 2026
See how the wheat crop is progressing across the state this week.
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast to feature irrigation management on July 9

Published on July 2, 2026
The 2026 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues July 9 with guest speaker Younsuk Dong, irrigation specialist for Michigan State University.
Insect friend or foe? Brown insect with triangular head and tent-like wings

Published on June 25, 2026
Several brown lacewings have been spotted this year already. Are they agricultural friends, foes or something in-between?
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 25, 2026

Published on June 25, 2026
Rainfall and cool temperatures slowed down fieldwork and plant development.
Nutrient removal rates in harvested grain: corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, dry beans and canola

Published on June 18, 2026
Nutrient removal by harvested portions of grain crops is an important consideration in deciding fertilizer rates.
MSU Extension’s Summer Irrigation Workshop returns July 30

Published on June 18, 2026
Join Michigan State University Extension on July 30 for hands-on demonstrations, field tours and practical irrigation management strategies to improve water use efficiency.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 18, 2026

Published on June 18, 2026
Side dress nitrogen continued as weather permitted. Wheat kernels are at milky ripe to dough stages.