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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 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

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 Virtual Breakfast page.

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 the live event, check out the MSUE Virtual Breakfast page. Resources: Drainage website Irrigation: weekly water need recommendation from MSU-Irrigation

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 Crops Insect Guide

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 Virtual Breakfast page. Check out the Crop Protection Network website for disease management resources including the Crop Risk Forecasting Tool and fungicide efficacy guides for corn and soybeans.

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 Breakfast page. Resources: 2026 Field Crop Insect Guide  Chris' armyworm outbreak in SE Michigan video from 2020 What you need to know about Michigan Ticks  2026 MSU Weed Control Guide  MSU Weed Tour 2026