Michigan State University AgBioResearch and MSU Extension are excited to announce a full slate of field days and events taking place across Michigan in 2026. These events will be hosted at, or supported by, MSU’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Research and Extension Centers.
Presented in partnership with many of the state’s agricultural and natural resources commodity organizations and industry groups, the events will highlight the latest MSU research that producers and landowners can apply in their operations. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension faculty and staff as well as other industry professionals.
Topics covered in 2026 include adopting regenerative agriculture principles, protecting against weeds and invasive species, harnessing new technologies, and other strategies to support Michigan plant agriculture (ranging from row crops such as potatoes and wheat to specialty crops like blueberries and cherries), animal agriculture and natural resources.
Field days and events are open to the public. Some events may be free, while others may require a registration fee and advance sign-up. Additional details and events may be added as they are announced throughout the summer. Please refer to this article on the MSU AgBioResearch website as they do.
2026 MSU AgBioResearch and MSU Extension field days and events:
May 29: Open House at the MSU Pollinator Performance Center from 2 to 4 p.m. at 4090 N. College Road, Building 0470E, Lansing, MI 48910. For more information, contact Ana Heck at heckanar@msu.edu.
June 13: Open House at the MSU Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center from 1 to 5 p.m. at 3965 N. College Road, Lansing, MI 48910. For more information, contact Trina VanAtta at tvanatta@msu.edu.
June 16: Michigan Wheat Program Field Day at the MSU Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center at 3775 S. Reese Road, Frankenmuth, MI 48734. For more information, contact Jody Pollok-Newsom at jody@miwheat.org.
June 17: Third Annual Food-Grade Grains Field Day at the MSU W.K. Kellogg Biological Station from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 9693 N. 40th St., Hickory Corners, MI 49060. For more information, contact Christine Charles at charl122@msu.edu.
June 24: Invasive Species Field Day and Workshop at the MSU W.K. Kellogg Experimental Forest from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. 7060 N. 42nd Street, Augusta, MI 49012. For more information, contact K.J. Kettler at kettleri@msu.edu.
June 24: Weed Tour at the MSU Plant Pathology Field Laboratory. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m., and the field day begins at 9:30 a.m. 3735 College Road, Lansing, MI 48910. For more information, contact Erin Burnes at burnser5@msu.edu.
June 25: Field Day at the MSU Lake City Research Center at 5401 W. Jennings Road, Lake City, MI 49651. For more information, contact Tonya Price at priceto1@msu.edu.
July 28 to 29: “Soil Life is Farm Life” Regenerative Ag Field Days. Day 1 at Yooper Country Farms, Log Cabin Livestock, and Rock River Flower Farm from noon to 5:30 p.m. Day 2 at the MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center, E3774 University Dr., Chatham, MI 49816, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 29 to 30: 37th annual Michigan Viticulture Field Day at the MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center (1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022) and Third annual Michigan Enology Experience Day at the Lake Michigan College Welch Center for Wine and Viticulture. For more information, contact Renee Tinkey at 269-944-1477, ext. 201 or tinkeyre@msu.edu.
Aug. 6: Potato Field Day hosted by MSU and the Michigan Potato Industry Commission at the MSU Montcalm Research Center. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. Register prior to the event. The field day runs from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 4629 McBride Road NW, Lakeview, MI 48850. For more information, contact Steve Whittington at 309-502-9595 or whitti34@msu.edu, or Nicole Ritchie at 269-858-8739 or ritchi67@msu.edu.
Aug. 12: MSU and Michigan Turfgrass Foundation Field Day at the MSU Hancock Turfgrass Research Center from noon to 4 p.m. 4444 Farm Lane Lansing, MI 48910.
Aug. 12: Twilight Tour at the MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center from 5 to 8 p.m. at MSU UPREC South Farm, E3774 University Drive, Chatham, MI 49816. For more information or to register, contact Rene Sanderson at 906-439-5114 or sande638@msu.edu.
Aug. 13: Farming for the Future Field Day at the MSU West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center. This event is targeted for all fruit and vegetable growers who want to learn about practices to improve soil health, profitability and sustainability on their farms. 5185 N. Oceana Drive, Hart, MI 49420. For more information, contact Emily Lavely at lavelyem@msu.edu.
Aug. 18: Bean and Beet Field Day at the MSU Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center at 3775 S. Reese Road, Frankenmuth, MI 48734. For more information, contact Tom Wenzel at wenzelth@msu.edu.
Aug. 27: Field Day at the MSU Northwest Michigan Horticulture Research Center at 6686 S. Center Highway, Traverse City, MI 49684. For more information, contact Nikki Rothwell at rothwel3@msu.edu.
Sept. 1: U.P. Potato Field Day hosted by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission and MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center at Vandamme Farms from 4 to 7 p.m. at 2371 St. Nicholas Road, Rock, MI 49880. For more information or to register, contact Rene Sanderson at 906-439-5114 or sande638@msu.edu.
Sept. 3: Fourth annual KBS LTAR Field Day at the MSU W.K. Kellogg Biological Station from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. KBS LTAR Site, 9693 N. 40th St. Hickory Corners, MI 49060. For more information, contact Tayler Ulbrich at chicoin1@msu.edu.
Sept. 10 to 11: Great Lakes Tek Flex at the MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center at 1791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022.
Sept. 16: Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day at the MSU Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center at 791 Hillandale Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022.
Sept. 24: Field Day at the MSU Trevor Nichols Research Center from 1 to 4 p.m. 6237 124th Ave., Fennville, MI 49408. For more information, contact Rufus Isaacs at isaacsr@msu.edu.
This was originally featured on the AgBioResearch website.
