Michigan Field Crops

About Michigan Field Crops

In agriculture, things change fast and growers need on time, on task, and on target weather, crop and pest information. To meet this need, the Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) Field Crops team will provide farmers and agribusiness with timely podcasts. "In the weeds" will be discussing critical issues facing our farming industry every other week.‘Virtual Breakfasts’ occurs each week during the growing season with in-the-season updates.You can participate by phone, mobile device or online the MSU Extension Field Crops web page.

Publisher

MSUE Field Crops Team

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Apr 2019

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

301 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   In the Weeds: How Do Carbon Markets Work?

   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.

2. 

   28 Sept 2026

   In The Weeds: Conservation Programs That Pay

   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 (for farmers in the WLEB only) ADM re:generations program Star of the West Sustainability Programs

3. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Virtual Breakfast 2026. Episode 25. Late Season Weed Control Strategy with Christy Sprague.

   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.

Who has been a guest on Michigan Field Crops

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Mike Reinke
• Dr Sarah Hughson
• Dr Brook Wilke
• Dr Marty Chilvers
• Dr Jeff Andresen

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,211,409

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.

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