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Lodged corn may be a sign of a corn rootworm problem
Published on September 24, 2013
Take note of corn lodging in fields that have a history of continuous corn. This may help you head off a problem with corn rootworm in 2014. -
Will corn in Mid-Michigan reach maturity?
Published on September 20, 2013
Late spring planting leads to late corn crop maturity. -
East central Michigan field crops regional report – September 5, 2013
Published on September 5, 2013
Crop conditions continue to be variable throughout the region. Early planted crops are nearing maturity. Late planted crops have a long way to go. -
Impacts of southwest Michigan drought on 2013 corn and soybean yields
Published on September 4, 2013
The lack of late season rainfall is taking luster off of crop yield expectations across much of southwest Michigan. -
Proper bunker silo management is key for high quality forage
Published on September 3, 2013
As corn silage harvest approaches, producers should remember some principles that can be used to help optimize silage quality for their operation. -
A report card on corn N management
Published on August 28, 2013
The end-of-season cornstalk test is a useful diagnostic tool that provides an overall assessment of N fertilizer practices during the current year. -
Northeast Michigan field crops regional report – Aug. 22, 2013
Published on August 23, 2013
Warmer temperatures in the forecast offer hope for crop maturation before frost. -
East central Michigan field crops regional report – Aug. 22, 2013
Published on August 22, 2013
Crop conditions are variable throughout the east central region. Many areas are now seriously suffering from the dry weather. -
Preventing insect damage in stored grains
Published on August 15, 2013
The following management practices from Michigan State University Extension will help producers prevent insect damage in stored grains. -
West central Michigan field crops regional report – Aug. 9, 2013
Published on August 9, 2013
Cool temperatures are comfortable for people, but many crops need more growing degree days.