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Central Michigan field crop update – July 27, 2017
Published on July 28, 2017
Crop conditions are improving, but there is still a long time before harvest. -
Research findings on reduced-lignin alfalfa featured at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day
Published on July 25, 2017
Research findings from a six-state study on reduced-lignin alfalfa will be featured at Michigan State University Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Forages and the Future. -
Central Michigan field crop update – July 13, 2017
Published on July 13, 2017
Wet conditions persist in central Michigan. Patience is still needed. -
Northeast Michigan field crop update – July 7, 2017
Published on July 7, 2017
Growers welcomed the recent dry weather. -
RUP and CCA credits to be offered at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day
Published on June 27, 2017
Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) credits will be offered at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day: Focus on Forages and the Future. -
Potato leafhopper population levels raise concerns for alfalfa growers
Published on June 19, 2017
Increased numbers of the annual pest potato leafhopper can cause havoc in alfalfa, especially in dry weather. -
Harvesting and handling high-quality baleage
Published on June 12, 2017
Perhaps the greatest challenge Michigan forage growers face is quickly transforming high quality standing forage in the field to a form that is stable, storable and the best feed quality for livestock. -
New meteograms now available on MSU Enviroweather
Published on June 9, 2017
Near real-time weather data in graphical format allows users to visualize weather over time. -
Northeast Michigan field crop update – June 1, 2017
Published on June 1, 2017
Planting operations are near completion despite scattered wet weather. -
Hay fertility demonstration shows multi-year soil fertility changes through soil test results
Published on May 25, 2017
Fertilizer and lime applications have measurable impact on soil fertility in future growing seasons.