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East central Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013
Published on May 9, 2013
Producers have been very patient waiting for fields to dry. Sunshine and warm weather has permitted field work to now be in full motion. -
Exploring the Environmental and Economic Opportunities and Challenges of Cover Crops webinar, May 7
Published on May 6, 2013
If your ground is still too wet to plant, there’s a webinar that you might be interested in on cover crops taking place at 2 p.m. on May 7. -
Planting too soon when soils are damp can be costly
Published on April 25, 2013
Producers may be tempted to jump the gun and get into fields while soil moisture conditions are still too damp. This could lead to soil compaction, a restrictive rooting zone, and yields could be reduced far more than from delayed planting. -
Boron in vegetables: Not too little, not too much
Published on April 2, 2013
Boron is an important micronutrient in many plant systems. However, it needs to be applied with caution. -
Integrated pest management resources at MSU
Published on April 1, 2013
As the 2013 season approaches, get up-to-date on the latest resources and tools to help you make in-season pest management decisions. -
Brown marmorated stink bugs: Resources for identifying them and their hosts
Published on April 1, 2013
An identification guide for brown marmorated stink bugs is now available online, as well as an extensive list of host plants. -
Develop an IPM calendar to proactively plan for insect pest control in vegetables
Published on March 25, 2013
Draft a timeline of your growing season to target monitoring and control efforts for insect pests. -
Develop a list of key pests as an initial step in IPM planning for vegetable insects
Published on March 25, 2013
Identify the pests your vegetable crop is at risk for as an initial step in pre-season IPM planning. -
Prepare now to frost seed red clover into wheat
Published on March 4, 2013
Red clover can enhance corn yield without reducing wheat yields. Wait for snow to melt before frost seeding red clover in wheat. -
Irrigation and disease development in Michigan vegetables
Published on February 25, 2013
Irrigating high value vegetable crops is necessary for many producers. Using irrigation systems properly is important for water conservation, economic efficiency and disease control.