Organic Agriculture

  • Late-Season Weed Control

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Christy Sprague, MSU Extension weed specialist, discussing late-season weed control.

  • Grain Marketing Update

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Jon Laporte, a farm business management educator with Michigan State University Extension, discussing grain marketing updates.

  • Download free curricula for beginning farmers

    Published on September 5, 2025
    Teach practical farming skills through hands-on activities and participatory learning methods.

  • Fall harvest safety tips

    Published on September 5, 2025
    Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.

  • Using Yield Data Effectively

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Rich Price, conservation systems agronomist educator with Michigan State University Extension, discussing using yield data effectively.

  • MSU Organic Farmer Training expands to Grand Rapids, adding to program's learning community in Detroit and East Lansing

    Published on September 3, 2025
    Sign up for the 2026 Organic Farming Training Program to visit over 20 farms, hear from over 20 guest speakers and learn from a like-minded community of farmers, educational gardeners, farmworkers and food system changemakers.

  • Grain marketing considerations for 2025 and beyond

    Published on September 2, 2025
    The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on September 11 will focus on grain marketing updates.

  • Hot Topics Q&A with Specialists

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series Hot Topics Q&A session allows attendees to ask questions with our specialists in an open format.

  • MSU Extension to discuss using yield data, precision farming and conservation agronomy on Virtual Breakfast Series

    Published on August 27, 2025
    Learn how to utilize yield data to enhance precision farming and conservation agronomy on your farm during the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on September 4.

  • Potassium! Why it Matters to Alfalfa Persistence

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Kim Cassida, MSU associate professor and Extension specialist in forages and cover crops, discussing potassium and why it matters to alfalfa persistence.

  • Potassium! Why it matters to alfalfa persistence

    Published on August 14, 2025
    Kim Cassida will delve deeper into alfalfa’s need for potassium on the August 21 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series.

  • Nematode Management Update

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Marisol Quintanilla, MSU assistant professor and Extension nematologist, providing an update in nematode management in field crops.

  • Nematode management updates on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

    Published on August 11, 2025
    The MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast Series on August 14 features nematode management updates for identification and management in field crops.

  • How do you stay informed on the latest agricultural info?

    Published on August 8, 2025
    Take part in a survey from a joint MSU Extension and The Ohio State University research project on how we communicate the latest agriculture research and news.

  • Drone Use in Field Crops

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Mike Reinke, MSU Extension viticulture specialist and UAV operator, discussing drone use in field crops.

  • Drone use in field crops

    Published on August 5, 2025
    A new tool is available that is revolutionizing the way we think about modern agriculture. Spray drones are changing how we custom apply agrochemicals. Learn more at the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on August 7.

  • Insect Diagnostics

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Sarah Hughson, insect and arthropod diagnostician at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics, discussing insect diagnostics.

  • Vertical tillage for corn residue management

    Published on July 28, 2025
    Low-disturbance tillage can be a valuable tool for field crop farmers.

  • Cover Crops After Wheat

    The Michigan State University Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series features Brook Wilke, associate director at the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research, discussing cover crops after wheat.

  • Insect friend or foe, and how can I know?

    Published on July 23, 2025
    Avoid insect damage and unnecessary insecticide applications by learning the basics of field crops insect identification at the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 31.

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