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Northeast Michigan field crop update – July 7, 2017
Published on July 7, 2017
Growers welcomed the recent dry weather. -
High-yield corn research to feature delayed nitrogen treatments
Published on June 27, 2017
High-yield corn research project incorporates modern corn hybrids with non-limiting plant populations and delayed nitrogen treatments. -
Leaf striping on corn
Published on June 27, 2017
Soil and leaf tissue tests suggested low soil pH, magnesium deficiency and, to a lesser extent, sulfur were causing leaf striping on corn. -
RUP and CCA credits to be offered at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day
Published on June 27, 2017
Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits will be offered at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Forages and the Future. -
Evaluating wind-damaged crops - Part 3
Published on June 23, 2017
Flattened corn fields can recover from wind damage. -
Evaluating flood-damaged crops – Part 2
Published on June 23, 2017
Remove debris and drain water, then wait to evaluate. -
Evaluating hail-damaged crops - Part 1
Published on June 23, 2017
Producers are advised to wait three to five days after a storm to evaluate hail-damaged crops. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 22, 2017
Published on June 22, 2017
The 2017 growing season has been a bit of a roller coaster for temperature and precipitation in southwest Michigan. -
Why and how to trap for western bean cutworms in corn and dry beans
Published on June 19, 2017
Trapping, scouting and mapping western bean cutworms in Michigan corn and dry beans. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 15, 2017
Published on June 15, 2017
Hot conditions put some non-irrigated corn and soybeans on light moisture stress, temperatures expected to drop next week.