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Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – April 25, 2013
Published on April 25, 2013
Little to no progress has been made in planting corn and soybeans across the southwest region, while wheat has greened up and has been growing where conditions have been warmer. -
Look beyond product rates when considering pop-up fertilizers
Published on April 25, 2013
Cool and wet spring conditions have many growers looking at additional measures to get plants up and out of the ground once planting begins. -
Planting too soon when soils are damp can be costly
Published on April 25, 2013
Producers may be tempted to jump the gun and get into fields while soil moisture conditions are still too damp. This could lead to soil compaction, a restrictive rooting zone, and yields could be reduced far more than from delayed planting. -
Corn requires favorable soil temperature for uniform germination and emergence
Published on April 15, 2013
Planting corn when soil temperature and moisture conditions are most favorable is critical to uniform emergence and early establishment. -
Planting early corn and soybeans: Pick warm days with favorably warm conditions in the forecast
Published on April 12, 2013
Temperature of the first soil moisture taken up by corn and soybean seed can impact germination, seedling vigor, plant growth and evenness of stands. -
Integrated pest management resources at MSU
Published on April 1, 2013
As the 2013 season approaches, get up-to-date on the latest resources and tools to help you make in-season pest management decisions. -
Brown marmorated stink bugs: Resources for identifying them and their hosts
Published on April 1, 2013
An identification guide for brown marmorated stink bugs is now available online, as well as an extensive list of host plants. -
Foliar fungicide use in corn
Published on March 26, 2013
Do insurance fungicide applications on corn in the absence of a justifiable disease threat really pay? -
Corn stover: What is its worth?
Published on March 20, 2013
Be sure to account for nutrient removal when placing a value on corn stover. -
What will Stewart’s wilt do in 2013?
Published on March 13, 2013
Severity of Stewart’s wilt in corn is directly related to corn flea beetle winter survival. So, how did the beetles do this past winter?