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Vertical tillage is tillage
Published on April 13, 2012
Just one pass with a vertical tillage tool can improve planting conditions while still maintaining surface residue. However, aggressive use of the tools, or using it on more than one pass, will decrease the conservation benefits -
A good corn crop starts with a good stand
Published on April 3, 2012
Attention to detail before and after you get to the field pays in the long run. Better stands lead to better yields. Planter performance, planting depth and soil conditions are three key factors that contribute to a good corn stand. -
Pop-up fertilizer for corn
Published on March 30, 2012
Pop-up fertilizer can be part of an effective nutrient management program for corn, delivering small amounts of nutrients in contact with the seed. Concentration of N and K20 in pop-ups should be low enough to not cause salt injury to germinating seeds. -
Optimum corn planting date for Michigan
Published on March 29, 2012
The beginning to mid-May is the optimum corn planting period in Michigan. Despite the higher than normal degree day accumulations this year, there are still no agronomic or economic advantages to planting corn before April 20. -
Asiatic garden beetle larval feeding was more widespread in southwest Michigan in 2011
Published on March 13, 2012
How to determine if your corn field is at risk of Asiatic garden beetles in 2012. -
Early season field crop insect pests may have been aided by warmer than normal winter
Published on March 13, 2012
Early season pests such as corn flea beetles, bean leaf beetles and alfalfa weevils may get off to an early start with Michigan’s warm winter. -
Diseases on corn for silage
Published on March 4, 2012
Plant diseases can impact corn grown for silage by lowering yield and causing molds and mycotoxins. -
Despite challenging growing conditions, 2011 corn silage proving to be good dairy feed
Published on March 1, 2012
Nutritionists and producers feeding 2011 corn silage are reporting good milk yield and milk components -
Crop risk management options expanded for Michigan growers
Published on February 28, 2012
Trend Adjustment Yields option for crop insurance has many alternatives that can help cover some risks faced by today’s farm producer. -
Weeds rob nitrogen from crops
Published on February 24, 2012
With more post-emergent weed control, it's important to remember that the taller the weed, the more nitrogen it steals.