News
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Field crop management update set for February 5
Published on January 8, 2015
The field crop management update will help farmers and crop consultants learn about new pests and changes to 2015 MSU Extension insect, weed, disease and fertilizer recommendations. -
Field crop webinar series scheduled for Monday evenings beginning February 23
Published on January 7, 2015
Free webinars on field crop production and pest management in 2015 will offer participants condensed highlights from winter MSU Extension programs. -
Developing an on-farm energy management strategy
Published on December 3, 2014
Power companies and the Federal government continue to target agriculture in an unprecedented effort to entice farmers to implement energy conservation practices. -
Measure residue cover to protect the soil
Published on October 30, 2014
Maintaining a minimum amount of crop residue on the soil surface guards against erosion and builds healthy soil. -
Immature corn dry down
Published on October 20, 2014
Are corn dry down rates affected by maturity? -
Farm Bill compliance dates announced
Published on October 10, 2014
2014 Farm Bill safety net programs have several compliance dates now being announced by the USDA FSA that farm landowners and tenant operators need to know. -
Test for corn stalk strength by getting pushy with your crop
Published on October 7, 2014
Now is the time for southwest Michigan growers to test corn stalk strength to see how many stalks are prone to lodging as well as have the ability to withstand wind. -
What happens to corn silage quality due to an early frost?
Published on September 23, 2014
Frost events will make management decisions more important for silage producers. -
Northern corn leaf blight levels high in 2014
Published on September 19, 2014
Northern corn leaf blight is present in many Michigan fields this year. -
Early firing of corn
Published on September 18, 2014
Early firing is a nitrogen deficiency symptom in corn. Growers wishing to check the effectiveness of their nitrogen practices may perform the end-of-season cornstalk nitrate test.