News
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Make a plan for drought-stressed corn silage in 2018
Published on August 28, 2018
Hot, dry weather conditions can damage corn and have the potential for toxic levels of nitrates in corn silage. -
Winter beef cow diets utilizing corn stover can bridge the winter forage gap
Published on August 22, 2018
High hay price alternatives like corn stover can save on winter beef cow diets. -
Corn tar spot now confirmed in Allegan and Montcalm counties
Published on August 21, 2018
Tar spot is a potential issue for Michigan corn production. -
2018 field days scheduled for the Upper Peninsula
Published on August 16, 2018
Corn, soybean and potato field days will keep local farms up-to-date on best management practices. -
Identifying weed hosts for Asiatic garden beetles
Published on August 3, 2018
Identifying and managing Asiatic garden beetle weed hosts correctly to avoid field infestation. -
Focus groups on variable rate seeding held throughout August 2018
Published on August 2, 2018
Attend a variable rate seeding focus group to help us understand how you make seeding rate decisions so we can fine-tune our research and extension outreach. Stipend offered for those completing the survey. -
Western bean cutworm nears peak flight in northeast Michigan
Published on August 1, 2018
Western bean cutworm numbers are the highest recorded in six years in the region. -
2018 Center for Excellence Field Day
Published on July 31, 2018
Join us August 8 for the 2018 Center for Excellence Field day! You’ll see plots that show the economics of using conservation tillage and the latest technology available to farmers. -
2018 Hillsdale County Management Field Day is August 23
Published on July 31, 2018
If you want to learn more about nutrient management and soil heath, join us for the 2018 Hillsdale County Management Field Day. -
Corn silage refresher part 3: The process of preservation to maintain feed quality
Published on July 30, 2018
How does anaerobic fermentation work to preserve nutritional value of corn silage?