News
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Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year
Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course. -
Fall strategies to reduce impact of mycotoxins in corn grain
Published on October 4, 2018
Scout corn now for potential ear rot and mycotoxin issues due to recent wet and cool weather conditions. -
Are there molds and mycotoxins in your 2018 corn crop?
Published on October 2, 2018
Mold that can lead to mycotoxin infection has been reported in Michigan’s Thumb. -
Estimating corn yield potential
Published on September 27, 2018
Estimating corn yield potential can help you make important decisions prior to harvesting. -
Late-season warmth helps with corn maturity
Published on September 25, 2018
September’s warm temperatures helped late planted corn in southwest Michigan to mature. -
Evaluate corn stalk strength prior to harvest
Published on September 25, 2018
Knowing stalk strength can help prioritize fields that should be harvested first. -
Seed saving connected to academic content and world issues
Published on September 14, 2018
Seed saving is a fun garden activity that can easily connect to larger academic content and current events. -
End of season cornstalk nitrate test in a drought year
Published on September 12, 2018
The end of season cornstalk test is a useful diagnostic tool that provides an overall assessment of nitrogen fertilizer practices. The test has to be interpreted with caution in a drought year. -
New training available for agricultural board members
Published on September 7, 2018
Learn how to improve board management and impact and Nov. 9 workshop in East Lansing. -
Site-specific corn nitrogen management
Published on August 30, 2018
Research is seeking to improve corn nitrogen recommendations on a field-by-field basis.