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Handy farming Internet resources for the 2015 growing season
Published on April 27, 2015
Field crop farmers can get ahead with these Michigan State University Extension online resources for a successful growing season. -
2015 Status of herbicide resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on April 24, 2015
Glyphosate and other herbicide-resistant weeds continue to spread across Michigan. -
Michigan producers should carefully monitor corn grain quality in storage
Published on April 17, 2015
Last season’s cooler than normal temperatures caused lower than normal test weights. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – April 17, 2015
Published on April 17, 2015
Field preparation work is progressing in southwest Michigan and winter annual weeds are off to a really slow start. -
Crop response to daylength and its role in fertilizer applications
Published on March 30, 2015
Photoperiodism is the term given to a plant’s ability to respond to changing daylength. Knowing how your crop responds to daylength should influence how you apply fertilizer, especially nitrogen. -
Grant helps study aerial seeding as method of cover crop establishment
Published on March 11, 2015
MSU Extension and partners received SARE grant funds to demonstrate and promote aerial cover crop seeding on northeast Michigan corn and soybean acres. -
Fertilizer prices slightly higher than in 2014
Published on March 5, 2015
The current retail prices of all major fertilizers are slightly higher compared to prices one year ago in 2014, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics. -
Managing nitrogen in corn is a win-win
Published on March 3, 2015
Selecting the right rate is the first step to good nitrogen management in corn. -
Survey documents yield boost and soil health benefits of cover crops
Published on February 26, 2015
Farmer survey identified benefits of cover crops in corn and soybean rotations. -
United States is the world’s leading producer of petroleum
Published on February 23, 2015
Increased oil and biofuel production lessen imports and hold prices steady at the pump.