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Potato leafhoppers causing problems in Michigan alfalfa fields
Published on July 18, 2016
Hot, dry weather can lead to increased challenges on alfalfa fields due to insect damage. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – July 15, 2016
Published on July 15, 2016
Boring is good at this point with regards to crop pests, but increased chances for heat/drought stress during tasseling and soybean flowering/early podset will increase risks of yield loss. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – July 14, 2016
Published on July 14, 2016
Several crops are entering the reproductive stages of development, which are critical for yield. -
Parasitic weeds are rare, but not unknown in Michigan
Published on July 11, 2016
Parasitic weeds like dodder and yellow rattle don’t often become a problem in Michigan, but proper identification is important if and when they do. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – July 8, 2016
Published on July 8, 2016
Hot weather is expected to continue, but drought-stressed crops may get some relief. -
Interseeding cover crops into standing cash crops
Published on July 1, 2016
Interseeding cover crops into a standing cash crop has several advantages over seeding after harvest, but management practices are critical to ensure successful establishment. -
State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online
Published on June 29, 2016
MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – June 23, 2016
Published on June 23, 2016
Crops are beginning to show moisture stress. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – June 23, 2016
Published on June 23, 2016
Crop conditions look good throughout much of the region, and recent rain has helped alleviate dry conditions (for most). -
Irrigation management: Measuring soil moisture and application uniformity
Published on June 23, 2016
Measure soil moisture and irrigation equipment output to ensure timely application of the right amount of water uniformly across your field.