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 17. Mole Drainage with Ehsan Ghane
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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:
Irrigation: weekly water need recommendation from MSU-Irrigation