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Pricing your 2014 commodities is a challenge
Published on April 15, 2014
Staying current on commodity markets requires regular updates on changes which is the focus of a webcast scheduled for April 29, 2014. -
A cold start to the 2014 growing season for field crops
Published on April 3, 2014
Growing degree day accumulations, which are important to both plant and insect pest development, look very similar to 2011 and 2013. -
Rotating sites of action to post-pone or prevent herbicide resistance
Published on March 2, 2014
MSU pest management meeting surveys reveal that Michigan field crop growers are committed to rotating sites of action to post-pone or prevent herbicide resistance. -
Farmer discussion on sustainable corn production practices
Published on February 28, 2014
MSU researchers seek farmer input on nitrogen management, stover harvest, climate and cover crops. -
Corn yield enhancement through planting densities and nitrogen management – Part 3
Published on February 14, 2014
Row spacing effects on corn yield of two hybrids were inconclusive in 2013. -
Tillage practices have a direct correlation to soil health
Published on February 9, 2014
Farmers have a direct impact on soil quality through many of their field practices, including tillage. -
Corn yield enhancement through planting densities and nitrogen management – Part 2
Published on February 4, 2014
Corn yield of two hybrids was significantly higher at 240 pounds per acre nitrogen compared to 120 pounds per acre. -
Midwest Cover Crop Council surveys soybean growers, agronomists and certified crop advisors
Published on January 31, 2014
What challenges do soybean farmers face planting cover crops before and after soybeans? -
Corn yield enhancement through planting densities and nitrogen management – Part 1
Published on January 31, 2014
Two corn hybrids show somewhat different yield responses to population density and row spacing. -
Maximizing returns on seed corn investments – 2013 trial results
Published on January 29, 2014
Investment in corn hybrid seed is, of course, an annual necessity. Which corn population returns the most for your investment?