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Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 14, 2015
Published on May 14, 2015
Rain slows planting progress in central Michigan. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 7, 2015
Published on May 7, 2015
Planting is well ahead of normal in central Michigan. -
West central Michigan field crop regional report – May 7, 2015
Published on May 7, 2015
Planting is advancing rapidly with generally good soil conditions. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 7, 2015
Published on May 7, 2015
A recent string of dry days allowed producers to complete seedbed preparation and make good early progress with planting. -
Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – May 7, 2015
Published on May 7, 2015
Planting remains in high gear for most of the Thumb region. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – April 29, 2015
Published on May 1, 2015
The 2015 planting season is off to a good start in central Michigan. -
Improving forage productivity with assessment and planning – Part 1
Published on April 30, 2015
MSU forage specialist shares tips on improving forage productivity on a shoestring budget in a three-part article series, the first part focusing on assessment and planning. -
Two new Enviro-weather stations added in Allegan and Haslett
Published on April 28, 2015
New and replacement MSU Enviro-weather stations brings station total to 75 within Michigan. -
Handy farming Internet resources for the 2015 growing season
Published on April 27, 2015
Field crop farmers can get ahead with these Michigan State University Extension online resources for a successful growing season. -
Assessing sulfur fertility levels for alfalfa
Published on April 27, 2015
The most accurate measurement of plant nutrient uptake is a tissue test.