News
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Michigan’s Thumb research results indicate fungicides not needed on field corn
Published on January 5, 2012
Michigan State University Extension educators studied the effects of two fungicides on corn in 2011 and found no significant improvement with fungicide use. -
Interested in sustainable pest management? Try the IPM Academy
Published on January 3, 2012
Michigan State University Extension is hosting an Integrated Pest Management Academy designed to bring participants to a new level of success with their IPM decisions and practices. -
Calculating corn nitrogen needs for late season purchases of inputs
Published on December 22, 2011
Corn producers may want to consider using nitrogen rates tied to the maximum return to nitrogen approach. -
Are your soils ready for 300-bushel corn?
Published on December 19, 2011
Consider these biologically-based components for managing soils to improve quality and productivity. -
Corn population and ear type
Published on November 30, 2011
What effect does changing population on differing ear types have on yield? -
Corn residue management begins in the fall
Published on November 1, 2011
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of several options for managing corn residue this fall in preparation for soybean planting. -
Evaluate your field crop on-farm research
Published on October 19, 2011
It is time to collect data and analyze the results of your on-farm research trials and determine what added inputs or changed practices provided an economic gain for your farm. -
Feed inventory planning and management, more critical now than ever!
Published on October 5, 2011
Understanding the steps in a good feed inventory planning and management program, and the tools available to producers will make a difference in your ability to manage price risk, feeding changes and overall profitability on your farm. -
Michigan’s Right To Farm celebrates 30 years
Published on October 5, 2011
The Right to Farm Act affects everyone. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment. -
Corn top dieback in 2011
Published on September 30, 2011
Corn top dieback has been a concern this year, and in many instances, diseases may not be involved.