News
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Asiatic garden beetle, a new pest in Southwest Michigan
Published on May 3, 2011
An update on this new pest of corn, potatoes and alfalfa in southwest Michigan -
Some nutrient management considerations on no-till corn
Published on April 29, 2011
Nutrient management and appropriate fertilizer sources will yield positive outcomes for no-till corn producers. -
The right soil conditions are worth the wait to plant
Published on April 28, 2011
Assessing each field for the right planting conditions improves uniformity of corn emergence, enhancing productivity. -
Study of Accolade biological growth enhancer use on corn
Published on April 21, 2011
How likely is using Accolade on your corn going to pay? -
Soil test to get the best
Published on April 21, 2011
Warm weather makes farmers think about planting, and soil testing can ensure plants get what they need to thrive. -
Use a PSNT to measure nutrients from manure
Published on April 21, 2011
The Pre-Sidedress Soil Nitrate Test (PSNT) is a valuable tool for optimizing nitrogen fertilizer applications on fields that have received manure. -
Manure testing shows true value
Published on April 19, 2011
Escalating fertilizer prices make it important to understand the true value of your manure. Proper manure sampling and testing is the best way to give correct nutrient credit to your fields. -
It’s a “Clean Sweep” of outdated, unused and unwanted pesticides
Published on April 14, 2011
Pesticide and mercury disposal in Michigan is safe, free and available at 18 sites throughout the state. -
New farming opportunities
Published on April 12, 2011
Expanding locally grown food and organically produced food are two segments of the food industry that continue to see growth and consumer excitement. -
Have a manure spill kit ready to go into action
Published on April 12, 2011
A manure spill kit is a must have tool for Michigan dairy and livestock producers.