News
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Uneven emergence common in southwest Michigan corn fields
Published on May 25, 2011
Will the unevenness of stand emergence cause yield losses in your corn fields? -
24c label for Instinct nitrogen stabilizer in Michigan corn
Published on May 23, 2011
Label will allow growers to address nitrogen loss issues during post-plant nitrogen applications. -
New degree-day summary tools for field crops now available on Enviro-weather
Published on May 19, 2011
New Enviro-weather features will help corn and alfalfa growers compare regional and historical growing degree-days. -
How to bake a black cutworm cake
Published on May 17, 2011
It may be another one or two weeks before potential cutworm damage appears in southern Michigan, but reports from further south indicate a large population. -
Corn nitrogen rate calculator may improve grower profitability
Published on May 16, 2011
Delayed planting and wet weather forecast means there is still time to adjust at-planting or sidedress nitrogen applications. -
Attack of the corn nematodes
Published on May 9, 2011
If your cornfield has patches of stunted and poorly growing plants with no obvious cause, nematodes may be the culprit. -
Prep work for PSNT
Published on May 9, 2011
Some prep work necessary to achieve the desired results from the Pre-sidedress Soil Nitrate Test (PSNT) for corn are highlighted. -
Crop residue for energy
Published on May 6, 2011
If we use plant biomass for energy, where will it come from? -
Slow release nitrogen fertilizers
Published on May 5, 2011
MSU field trials indicate that ESN is just as effective and has many benefits compared to anhydrous ammonia, urea and UAN. -
Uncertainty = volatility in the corn market
Published on May 3, 2011
After what has been considered a disappointing corn yield for the 2010/11 crop year, the corn market has struggled to find a sense of balance between expected demand and available supply.