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Forage and cover crop field day near Harrison this October
Published on October 5, 2016
Attendees of the Oct. 19 field day will hear about soil health, grazing of cover crop forages and water quality. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – August 26, 2016
Published on August 29, 2016
Recent precipitation has improved the crop outlook, but diligent pest scouting continues to be important as crops approach maturity. -
Oat and pea forage combinations
Published on August 18, 2016
The maturity of forage pea and oat varieties, relative to each other, makes a difference in the final quality of harvested forage. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – August 11, 2016
Published on August 11, 2016
A month of above-normal temperatures and almost no measurable precipitation has intensified moisture stress in most crops across northeast Michigan. -
Nutrient Management Update and Plot Tour features cutting edge research
Published on August 9, 2016
Join us Sept. 8, 2016, to learn about MSU’s applied agronomic research projects addressing emerging issues while growing field crops such as soil health and environmental stewardship. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – July 29, 2016
Published on July 29, 2016
Rains bring some relief from drought-like conditions. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – July 29, 2016
Published on July 29, 2016
Uneven rain has brought a mix of crop and pest effects. -
Why should you consider a summer alfalfa seeding?
Published on July 28, 2016
Summer alfalfa seedings can have advantages and disadvantages. -
The 2015 IPNI soil test report highlights changes in soil nutrient levels
Published on July 28, 2016
The median P level of Michigan soils declined by 5 ppm and median K level declined by 2 ppm in 2015 compared to 2010. The soil pH remained unchanged. -
Uncommon forage grass species found on eastern Upper Peninsula beef farm
Published on July 25, 2016
Creeping foxtail and meadow foxtail could fill a dual-purpose role in hay and grazing on a farm near Rudyard, Michigan.