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Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 16, 2024
Published on May 16, 2024
Storm cleanup and pivot repairs continue from last week. Frequent precipitation slows field work. Wheat hits Feekes 10.5. -
Everything you need to know about seedcorn maggot
Published on May 16, 2024
Seedcorn maggot integrated pest management considerations. -
Weevils are popping in alfalfa fields
Published on May 16, 2024
Consider these integrated pest management steps for controlling alfalfa weevil. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with dry bean production in Michigan
Published on May 15, 2024
The May 23 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast will feature Scott Bales, MSU dry bean specialist, discussing dry bean production in Michigan. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 9, 2024
Published on May 9, 2024
Crops are starting to emerge. Wheat hit Feekes 10 and alfalfa weevil feeding continues. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with planning postemergence weed control for the season ahead
Published on May 8, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 16 to plan your postemergence weed control options with Erin Burns. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update—May 2, 2024
Published on May 2, 2024
Weekend precipitation slows down planting, cultivation and fertilization. Alfalfa weevil feeding is prevalent and true armyworm flights have picked up in Sturgis. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with corn and nitrogen management after waterlogging
Published on April 30, 2024
Join us May 9 as Alex Lindsey discusses managing corn and nitrogen after waterlogging. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series to highlight crop growth staging on May 2
Published on April 25, 2024
Staging crops is an important, but underappreciated skill in row crop production -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with conservation for soil health
Published on April 17, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on April 25 as Abby Smith with the Natural Resources Conservation Service discusses conservation practices.