News
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Wind damage in your corn field
Published on July 9, 2012
Recent storms knocked down some corn in fields. What will the long term effects be? -
Hail damage to mid-Michigan field crops
Published on July 6, 2012
Early summer storms bring hail and crop damage to some mid-Michigan fields. -
Short-season corn hybrids in northern Michigan – an option for grain?
Published on July 6, 2012
Corn silage versus shelled corn in short-season areas of Michigan. -
Drought: Implications for near-term management decisions in field crops
Published on July 5, 2012
The recent trend in higher than normal temperatures paired with lower than normal precipitation puts Michigan field crops at risk. -
Scouting corn for western bean cutworms
Published on June 25, 2012
Western bean cutworms were first detected in Michigan in 2006. This late season pest impacts field corn, sweet corn and dry beans, robbing not only yield, but quality as well. -
Late season black cutworm damage being seen
Published on June 15, 2012
Damage from late season black cutworm is being seen in southwest and mid-Michigan corn, soybeans and dry beans. -
The importance of scouting your fields
Published on June 13, 2012
Crop scouting keeps you on top of field conditions, helps you catch and diagnose problems early and allows for timely corrective action before major crop losses occur. -
Morrill Act turns 150 years old
Published on June 12, 2012
The Morrill Act made possible the creation of the land-grant schools and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln July 2, 1862. -
Evaluating corn and soybean stands and easy management tools
Published on June 11, 2012
Assess the effects of your management decisions on plant stands. -
Soil Academy 2012 set for September 5
Published on June 4, 2012
MSU Extension’s Soil Academy 2012 is a refresher course in soil science designed to help farmers, crop consultants and agribusiness understand more advanced topics in soil fertility and nutrient management.