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Corn and soybeans will be competing for irrigation this year
Published on August 8, 2019
Late-planted corn will have maximum water needed well into August, matching the typical time for irrigating soybeans for many irrigators. -
How a simple chlorophyll meter can help to reduce your nitrogen application costs
Published on July 31, 2019
Because nitrogen is closely related to chlorophyll levels, using a chlorophyll meter can help corn growers finetune their sidedresss nitrogen applications. -
Corn tar spot outlook for 2019
Published on July 26, 2019
Tar spot has ben confirmed in Kent and Gratiot counties at low levels. Although tar spot is off to a slow start, continue monitoring for this disease. -
Crop Protection Network to offer Certified Crop Advisor continuing education credits
Published on July 25, 2019
Certified Crop Advisor credits will be awarded to participants that earn a passing score on quizzes related to Crop Protection Network publications. -
Weed control in late planted corn
Published on July 18, 2019
Make weed control in late planted corn a priority. -
Horseweed (marestail) control options in fallow prevent plant fields
Published on July 16, 2019
Weed control needs to be a priority in non-planted fields this summer to prevent future weed problems. -
Learn how to calibrate your yield monitor
Published on July 12, 2019
Ag Innovation Day Session to focus on the importance of and methods to calibrate combine yield monitors. -
Online tool estimates corn growth and development and projects when crop will mature
Published on July 3, 2019
The online Corn GDD Decision Support Tool can help growers understand the probability that a later planted field would be better suited for harvest as grain or corn silage. -
Navigating a Challenging Farm Economy
Published on July 2, 2019
A meeting on August 2nd, 2019 in Kalamazoo County will focus on helping farmers identify tools that can help them weather through the economic and production impacts faced this season. -
Agronomic guidelines for late planted silage corn
Published on June 28, 2019
Management adjustments are needed when planting silage corn late in the growing season.