News
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Technology makes sidedressing crops with manure easier
Published on September 2, 2014
Manure application equipment setup to sidedress standing crops allowed these farmers to plant crops then spread manure. -
Nutrient management update and plot tour to feature cutting edge research
Published on August 27, 2014
The MSU Nutrient Management Plot Tour on Sept. 10 will highlight applied agronomic research designed to address issues facing the Michigan field crops industry, including price volatility, climate change, soil health and environmental sustainability. -
Insect update for late August 2014
Published on August 25, 2014
An update on corn rootworm and soybean aphid populations, as well information on when and if to spray for soybean aphids this late in the season. -
Delayed planting and cool summer weather may have producers irrigating into September
Published on August 22, 2014
Maximizing profit and returns on resource invested can be dependent on the last irrigation application this season. -
North central Michigan field crop regional report – August 21, 2014
Published on August 21, 2014
Control weeds and plant cover crops in wheat stubble. -
2014 MSU Nutrient Management Plot Tour Update held September 10
Published on August 8, 2014
The MSU nutrient management plot tour on Sept. 10 will highlight applied field research to improve plant and soil health and fertilizer practices. -
North central Michigan field crop regional report – August 7, 2014
Published on August 7, 2014
Late planting and cool temperatures slow crop maturity in the north central region. -
Attaining 300 bushel yield with late planted corn
Published on August 7, 2014
On-farm research aims to demonstrate the potential of two corn hybrids to interact with narrow rows, population densities and nitrogen to produce a 300-bushel yield goal. -
Corn is again a low cost feedstock for biofuel
Published on August 6, 2014
Corn prices are less than half of the price at this time in 2013. -
Armyworm infestations reported on Upper Peninsula farms
Published on August 1, 2014
Scouting corn and small grain fields is essential in managing armyworm outbreaks