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Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013
Published on May 16, 2013
Growers in the southwest region should look for frost-damaged corn to see if areas of the field need to be re-planted. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013
Published on May 16, 2013
Adjust planting depth as topsoil begins to dry out. -
East central Michigan field crop regional report – May 16, 2013
Published on May 16, 2013
Planting is in full swing in the east central region. Producers have been making good progress in just a few days. -
Central Michigan vegetable regional report – May 15, 2013
Published on May 15, 2013
Many growers have made progress in planting, but remain behind their normal pace. -
Cover crops can be seeded into standing corn successfully
Published on May 14, 2013
MSU Extension research shows there are several cover crops that can be seeded into corn with an airplane successfully – now you have no excuse for not covering your fields! -
Soybeans can be aerial-seeded with cereal rye to protect your soils
Published on May 14, 2013
Cover crops can help dry the soil during these wet springs and help you get your soybeans planted on time. -
Got cover crop questions? Join the Midwest Cover Crop Council listserv
Published on May 10, 2013
If you need a quick answer to your cover crop question, consider joining the Midwest Cover Crop Council listserv. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013
Published on May 10, 2013
Slow down – planting speed can impact yields. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013
Published on May 9, 2013
The last week has been ideal for spring fieldwork, but cool, wet weather in the forecast will likely slow progress. -
West central Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013
Published on May 9, 2013
Soils have dried considerably and planters are active in the west central region.