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Corn physiological maturity and potential harvest dates
Published on September 29, 2011
Early planted corn in the Thumb and Saginaw Valley has reached physiological maturity. What does this mean for potential harvest dates? -
Elevated levels of corn ear rots may be seen in some southern Michigan fields
Published on September 29, 2011
Protect your grain quality and marketability this fall by scouting and properly identifying potential corn ear rots, such as gibberella and aspergillus. -
Finding cover crop seed made easy
Published on September 23, 2011
Sourcing cover crop seed can be challenging. This fact sheet is your No. 1 resource. -
Cover crops, no-till and manure
Published on September 23, 2011
MSU Extension research follows real world conditions in Calhoun County -
What ate my corn?
Published on September 23, 2011
Wildlife damage to corn is common in Michigan. Consider these tips for growers to determine which species causes what type of damage. -
Assessing the probability of Michigan’s corn crop reaching physiological maturity
Published on September 12, 2011
Knowing what late planted corn requires and tracking crop progress can help growers make decisions on how their crop can best be utilized. -
Long-term research demonstrates conservation merits of no-till corn production
Published on September 7, 2011
Forty years of data at Ohio research station provides impressive soil conservation and water quality results. -
Guidelines for pricing corn silage and earlage from immature corn
Published on September 6, 2011
It may not be practical to harvest the late maturing corn as grain corn. Alternatives may exist including harvesting as silage or earlage -
Corn drying from the top down may be anthracnose top dieback
Published on August 31, 2011
Corn senescing or dying from the top down may be caused by one of several problems, including anthracnose top dieback. -
Will your corn reach maturity?
Published on August 31, 2011
Using a mid-Michigan example, here’s how to assess your fields to estimate whether your corn will mature before the first frost.