Michigan Field Crops

In the Weeds Series 16 Episode 5: MSU Extension educators Nicolle Ritchie and Madelyn Celovsky sit down with Kathryn Christie founder of An Earful of Agriculture . She talks about sharing the realities of farming with the general public on social media and through her children's books. 

In the Weeds Series 16 Episode 3: MSU Extension educators Nicolle Ritchie and Madelyn Celovsky sit down with Dr. Manni Singh , MSU Cropping Systems Agronomist. He talks about taking a systems approach to early soybean planting in Michigan. One key factor for planting decisions is soil temperature, which can be monitored remotely through MSU's Enviroweather network. Read more from Manni's...

In the Weeds Series 16 Episode 4: MSU Extension educators Nicolle Ritchie and Madelyn Celovsky sit down with Dr. Manni Singh , MSU Cropping Systems Agronomist. He talks about corn hybrid relative maturity findings from his recent publication Optimizing Corn Hybrid Maturity Selection for Maximum Yield and Profit in Michigan and Northern Regions . Manni also highlights the U2U Tool , a free online t...

In the Weeds Series 16 Episode 2: MSU Extension educators Monica Jean and Madelyn Celovsky sit down with Tess Van Gorder , Michigan Farm Bureau Conservation & Regulatory Relations Specialist. Tess offers an update on what carbon and sustaibility market opportunities look like for Michigan farmers now, and what they might look like in the future.

In the Weeds Series 16 Episode 3: MSU Extension educator Monica Jean   sit down with Dr. Christine Sprunger, an Associate Professor of Soil Health at MSU. Her Lab and is based at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station and they commercially test soil health measurement for farms. This podcast will be discussing what the soil protein test is measuring and how farmers can use it.  Resources: MSU Soil He...

In the Weeds Series 16 Episode 3: MSU Extension educator Monica Jean   sit down with Dr. Christine Sprunger, an Associate Professor of Soil Health at MSU. Her Lab and is based at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station and they commercially test soil health measurement for farms. This podcast will be discussing what mineralizable carbon or respiration test is measuring and how farmers can use it.  Res...

In the Weeds Series 16 Episode 3: MSU Extension educator Monica Jean   sit down with Dr. Christine Sprunger, an Associate Professor of Soil Health at MSU. Her Lab and is based at the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station and they commercially test soil health measurement for farms. This podcast will be discussing what the permanganate oxidizable carbon test is measuring and how farmers can use it.  Reso...

In the Weeds Series 16 Episode 1: MSU Extension educators Monica Jean and Madelyn Celovsky sit down with Bryan Rogers (rogersagconsulting@gmail.com) of Rogers Ag Consulting. Bryan shares tips for navigating the current conservation programs in Michigan. Some of the programs mentioned For info about NRCS programs , contact your local NRCS field office Western Lake Erie Basin Pay for Performance (fo...

Welcome to the final episode of the 2026 season! Dave Wishowski, MSU Extension Sugar Beet Educator, hosts Christy Sprague , MSU Weeds Extension Specialist. Christy discusses late season weed control strategies that can help set the stage for a successful 2027 growing season. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Br...

Welcome to the 24th episode of the 2026 season! Teresa Crook , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator , hosts Rich Price , MSU Extension Conservation Systems Agronomy Educator. Rich discusses using precision data to help with management decisions. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page .

Welcome to the 23rd episode of the 2026 season! Rich Price , MSU Extension Conservation Systems Agronomy Educator, hosts Dr. Tor Tolhurs t, MSU Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics. Tor discusses how farmland value changes with data centers and solar farms being added in Michigan. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and regist...

Welcome to the 22th episode of the 2026 season! Angie Gradiz, MSU Extension Agriculture Water Use Efficiency and Irrigation Educator, hosts Lyndon Kelley, MSU Extension Irrigation Educator. Lyndon talks about best management practices for irrigation and the potential for expansion. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Vir...

Welcome to the 21th episode of the 2026 season! Christine Charles , MSU Extension Regenerative Agriculture Educator, hosts Dr. Kim Cassida , MSU Extension Forage and Grazing Specialist. Kim talks about best management practices for establishing new hay fields. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page ....

Welcome to the 20th episode of the 2026 season! Eric Anderson , MSU Extension Soybean Educator, hosts Dr. Marisol Quintanilla , MSU Extension Nematologist. Marisol talks about how to manage soybean cyst nematode and sugarbeet cyst nematode. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page .

Welcome to the 19th episode of the 2026 season! Monica Jean , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, will host MSU Extension Field Crops specialists on a hot topic episode. Many topics were discussed and some examples were diseases, insects and drought conditions . Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page...

Welcome to the 18th episode of the 2026 season! Madelyn Celovsky, MSU Extension Conservation Agronomist Educator, hosts Dr. Brook Wilke , MSU Associate Director for Science and Agronomy, KBS LTAR. Brook talks about how to make decisions for cover crop selection following wheat harvest. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE...

Welcome to the 17th episode of the 2026 season! Sarah Zeiler , MSU Extension Environmental Management Educator, hosts Dr. Ehsan Ghane , MSU Extension Drainage Extension Specialist. Ehsan discusses how mole drains work, where they are most effective and whether they are a practical solution for wet fields and turf areas. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for...

Welcome to the 16th episode of the 2026 season! Nicolle Ritchie , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, hosts Dr. Chris DiFonzo , MSU Extension Field Crops Entomology Specialist. Chris discusses all the recent insect questions she has been receiving. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page . MSU Field Cr...

Welcome to the 15th episode of the 2026 season! Sarah Zeiler , MSU Extension Environmental Management Educator, hosts Dr. Younsuk Dong , MSU Irrigation Specialist. Dr. Dong offers timely tips for irrigation scheduling and system uniformity. Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page .

Welcome to the 14th episode of the 2026 season! Madelyn Celovsky , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, hosts Dr. Martin Chilvers , MSU Field Crops Pathologist. Dr. Chilvers offers timely tips for scouting for and managing red crown rot and white mold in soybeans and tar spot in corn.  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE...

Welcome to the 13th episode of the 2026 season! Monica Jean , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, will host MSU Extension Field Crops specialists on a hot topic episode. Many topics were discussed and some examples were diseases, insects, hail damage and wheat harvest . Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfa...

Welcome to the 12th episode of the 2026 season! Korede Olugbenle , MSU Extension Field Crops Educator, will host Dennis Pennington , MSU Extension Wheat Specialist. Scott will discuss scouting wheat in Michigan.  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page .

Welcome to the 11th episode of the 2026 season! Dave Wishowski, MSU Field Crops Educator, will host Jaime Wilbur , MSU Extension Sugar Beet and Potato Pathologist. Jaime will discuss identification and management strategies for Cercospora leaf spot. As temperatures get warmer, mixed with increased periods of leaf wetness, early-season disease control will be an important component to maximizing su...

Welcome to the 10th episode of the 2026 season! Jenna Falor , MSU Field Crops Educator, will host Scott Bales , MSU Extension Dry Bean Specialist. Scott will discuss planting dry beans in Michigan and how to manage things like anthracnose.  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page . Resources: 2026 MSU...

Welcome to the 9th episode of the 2026 season! Teresa Crook, MSU Field Crops Educator, will host Dr. Erin Hill , MSU Weed Science Diagnostician. Erin will discuss recognizing herbicide resistance in field crops and how to sample and submit for resistance screening.  Also, a weather update from Dr. Jeff Andresen . To learn more and register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast p...