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Maximizing returns on seed corn investments – 2016 results
Published on April 25, 2017
A 2016 study of seven corn populations determined which one returned the most for an investment. -
Rain, rain, go away: Use Enviroweather to check rainfall amounts
Published on April 24, 2017
Use MSU Enviroweather to answer the question, “How much rain have we had?” -
Plan now for corn silage success – Part 2: Crop nutrient needs and harvest management
Published on April 20, 2017
Get more from your corn silage by meeting crop nutrient needs during the growing season and optimizing your harvest methods. -
Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather
Published on April 19, 2017
New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions. -
Sandhill crane repellent available for one more season
Published on April 18, 2017
Avipel, a non-lethal repellent, will significantly reduce crop damage caused by sandhill cranes. -
Analysis of Mycogold seed treatment on corn
Published on April 17, 2017
Many seed treatments are marketed with a promise to boost yields. Did Mycogold show a return? -
Corn nitrogen recommendations
Published on April 13, 2017
Optimal nitrogen rates are not closely related to grain yield. -
Respirator guidelines to meet new Worker Protection Standards
Published on April 10, 2017
Growers will need a medical evaluation and respirator fit test to handle and apply some pesticides this season. -
Plan now for corn silage success – Part 1: Hybrid selection
Published on March 8, 2017
Hybrid selection, crop nutrient planning and flexible harvest management can pay off at harvest and feeding time. -
Field Crops Webinar on corn nitrogen products and timing March 13, 2017
Published on March 7, 2017
Understanding the pros and cons of different nitrogen fertilizers and how application timing impacts yield is crucial to successful corn production.