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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.
Michigan Field Crops
Virtual Breakfast 2026. Episode 11. Cercospora leaf spot control in Sugarbeets
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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 sugar content at 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.