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How well do you manage nitrogen in your soil?
Published on August 12, 2016
Expert Pete Scharf talks about the importance of nitrogen in preparation for MSU Agriculture Innovation Day. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – August 11, 2016
Published on August 11, 2016
A month of above-normal temperatures and almost no measurable precipitation has intensified moisture stress in most crops across northeast Michigan. -
Drought conditions taking a toll on Michigan’s field crops
Published on August 11, 2016
Deepening drought conditions and adequate moisture in the western Corn Belt may cause a “double whammy” for some Michigan growers in 2016. -
Nutrient Management Update and Plot Tour features cutting edge research
Published on August 9, 2016
Join us Sept. 8, 2016, to learn about MSU’s applied agronomic research projects addressing emerging issues while growing field crops such as soil health and environmental stewardship. -
Soil nitrate-N variability on corn fields with repeated manure practices
Published on August 8, 2016
A summary of the 2016 pre-sidedress soil nitrate tests (PSNT) indicates PSNT is a useful nitrogen management tool on corn fields with repeated manure practices. -
Spider mite spraying in Michigan field crops: Brand new cheat sheet
Published on August 1, 2016
We’ve got perfect spider mite conditions due to this summer’s dry weather and the arrival of August. Irrigation can complicate decisions. Here are tips to get any sprays right. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – July 29, 2016
Published on July 29, 2016
Uneven rain has brought a mix of crop and pest effects. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – July 29, 2016
Published on July 29, 2016
Rains bring some relief from drought-like conditions. -
The 2015 IPNI soil test report highlights changes in soil nutrient levels
Published on July 28, 2016
The median P level of Michigan soils declined by 5 ppm and median K level declined by 2 ppm in 2015 compared to 2010. The soil pH remained unchanged. -
Western bean cutworm and corn rootworm populations increasing in corn
Published on July 25, 2016
Large populations of western bean cutworm and corn rootworm have been reported in corn fields in southern and central Michigan.