News
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Harvesting drought-stressed soybeans for forage
Published on July 19, 2012
Feeding drought-stressed soybeans to livestock is an option, but make the decision carefully. -
Potassium fertility impacts hay and pasture performance during drought
Published on July 11, 2012
Adequate levels of soil potassium enables crops to better withstand stress. -
Tough time for trees: Heat, drought, and storms take their toll
Published on July 9, 2012
Our record-breaking heat wave coupled with widespread severe thunderstorms made this a rough week for trees in Lower Michigan and surrounding areas. -
Dealing with hot and dry conditions for Michigan Christmas tree growers
Published on July 6, 2012
Michigan’s Christmas trees have been affected by the recent, hot and dry conditions. Growers should apply as much supplemental irrigation as possible to maintain development. -
Drought: Implications for near-term management decisions in field crops
Published on July 5, 2012
The recent trend in higher than normal temperatures paired with lower than normal precipitation puts Michigan field crops at risk. -
Sorghum species crops as a drought emergency crop
Published on June 28, 2012
Drought conditions have been regionalized across Michigan and other Midwestern states. Sorghum species crops can be planted in droughty areas to supplement forage supply of dairy and beef producers. -
Feed planning and management, more critical this year than in the past
Published on June 28, 2012
Hay and forage production planning will be critical in 2012 as weather conditions are pushing total potential production levels lower, which will impact overall profitability on your farm. -
Managing your alfalfa crop following a hectic spring season
Published on June 26, 2012
Let your alfalfa blossom during the summer to capture some carbohydrates. -
Summer planting winter wheat to supplement forage production
Published on June 26, 2012
Many locations across Michigan and the Midwest have experienced drought conditions that have reduced forage yield. Planting winter wheat mid-summer can supplement forage yield for either grazing or hay harvest. -
Dry weather conditions increase the potential for high-ash forages
Published on June 26, 2012
Higher than normal ash levels in forage from soil contamination can cause significant challenges when balancing diets for lactating dairy cows.