News
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What to expect from corn planted in late-May
Published on June 8, 2016
Web-based corn growing degree-day tool helps tracks corn progress through the growing season. -
10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat
Published on June 8, 2016
Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event. -
Supporting beneficial insects on your farm or garden
Published on June 7, 2016
MSU research has identified the best plants for supporting pollinators and natural enemies. At this Aug. 2 workshop, you can see the plants and learn how to use them on your farm or garden. -
Armyworms, cutworms, cereal leaf beetles and refuge-in-a-bag concerns
Published on June 7, 2016
An update on armyworms, cutworms and cereal leaf beetles in Michigan field crops, as well as concerns for using refuge-in-a-bag corn. -
Crop scouting and…ticks?
Published on June 2, 2016
Suggestions for avoiding ticks when scouting crops in Michigan. -
Drones or unmanned aerial systems for use in commercial agriculture
Published on June 2, 2016
Horticulture and agronomic crop growers can learn the latest on drones or unmanned aerial systems from a series of eXtension webinars. -
West central Michigan field crops regional report – June 2, 2016
Published on June 2, 2016
Scout winter wheat this week for stripe rust and monitor conditions for head scab infection. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 26, 2016
Published on May 26, 2016
Ten days of dry weather permitted dramatic progress in the field, but rain is needed. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 26, 2016
Published on May 26, 2016
Dry conditions this past week provided growers with the best opportunity for planting so far this season. -
Spring 2016 field crop nutrient management update for southwest Michigan
Published on May 25, 2016
Coarse-textured soils with low organic matter levels offer unique challenges for nutrient management in field crops.