News
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Late planted corn could make better silage than grain
Published on August 30, 2011
Late planted corn harvested as corn silage may return more dollars than a frosted corn grain crop. -
Using a chlorophyll meter for nitrogen management on corn
Published on August 30, 2011
The chlorophyll meter is a non-destructive diagnostic tool that can be used to improve nitrogen management on corn. The test relies on adequately fertilized N reference plots for its proper calibration. -
It’s time to get ready for corn silage harvest
Published on August 30, 2011
Two important considerations are silage density and processing corn silage. -
Check corn fields for western bean cutworm in early September
Published on August 29, 2011
Walking into fields to scout for western bean cutworms will help you identify damaged grain that should be stored separate from the good. -
End of season corn stalk nitrate test
Published on August 24, 2011
The end of season cornstalk nitrate test is one of the few diagnostic tools that can determine if excess nitrogen was applied to corn. Even though the test is done late in the season, it is valuable for fine-tuning and long-term adjustment of N management. -
Variations in corn fields adds variability to silage plans
Published on August 19, 2011
Having a good plan for silage in place prior to harvesting will prevent problems with storage. -
Guidelines for buying/selling high moisture shelled corn
Published on August 10, 2011
Late maturing corn can find a home being sold as high moisture shelled corn – here’s how to make the deal -
Is switching to narrow row corn the right choice for you?
Published on July 28, 2011
A summary of research conducted in Michigan and surrounding states will tell you whether corn performance will increase or decrease in narrower rows. -
Deadline for 2009 disaster payments looms
Published on July 24, 2011
July 29, 2011 is the deadline for fruit, row crops, vegetable and other crop producers to sign up for 2009 SURE Disaster Program. -
Western bean cutworm special alert
Published on July 20, 2011
Start scouting now for western bean cutworms, as flight increased over the weekend and peak is approaching this week or next.