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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 recent publications: Should you prioritize planting soybeans or corn?; Systems approach to early soybean planting in Michigan; Late season soybean decisions: Maximizing harvest efficiency and planning for 2027.

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 tool for historic and forecast corn growing degree days.

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 mineralizable carbon or respiration test is measuring and how farmers can use it.  Resources: MSU Soil Health & Ecosystem Ecology Lab MI Forever Green Field Crops Farmer Group

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 Health & Ecosystem Ecology Lab MI Forever Green Field Crops Farmer Group

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.  Resources: MSU Soil Health & Ecosystem Ecology Lab MI Forever Green Field Crops Farmer Group

In the Weeds Series 16 Episode 1: MSU Extension educators Monica Jean and Madelyn Celovsky sit down with Bryan Rogers ([email protected]) 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 (for farmers in the WLEB only) ADM re:generations program Star of the West Sustainability Programs

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 Breakfast page.

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 Tolhurst, 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 register for the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page.

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 Virtual Breakfast page. Resources: Irrigation Website Value of Irrigation to MI Economy Irrigation and Energy Efficiency Work MSU Irrigation Team New Irrigation System Checklist Sign up to receive Weekly Crop Water Use Estimates Mobile Irrigation Lab

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. Resources: Forage Website Red Crown Rot

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. Resources: 2026 Field Crop Insect Guide  2026 MSU Weed Control Guide  Optimal Corn Relative Maturity Map Post-wheat cover crop  Red Crown Rot  Agricultural Irrigation Water Use Efficiency Program Herbicide Resistance Screening