News
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Forage seeding rates
Published on June 25, 2012
Forage seeding rate charts when seeded alone or in mixtures -
Scouting for potato leafhoppers in alfalfa
Published on June 18, 2012
Know your options for insect control prior to a problem. -
Don’t let your hay profits go up in smoke
Published on June 18, 2012
Hay is a hot commodity, but don’t let it ignite. -
Exploring alternative field crops
Published on June 18, 2012
These alternative crops involve both risks and opportunities. -
The importance of scouting your fields
Published on June 13, 2012
Crop scouting keeps you on top of field conditions, helps you catch and diagnose problems early and allows for timely corrective action before major crop losses occur. -
Morrill Act turns 150 years old
Published on June 12, 2012
The Morrill Act made possible the creation of the land-grant schools and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln July 2, 1862. -
Alfalfa weevil proving to be a worthy adversary in 2012
Published on June 7, 2012
Second cutting alfalfa regrowth is at risk of weevil attack in much of Michigan. -
Soil Academy 2012 set for September 5
Published on June 4, 2012
MSU Extension’s Soil Academy 2012 is a refresher course in soil science designed to help farmers, crop consultants and agribusiness understand more advanced topics in soil fertility and nutrient management. -
Getting your N application correct can boost switchgrass production
Published on May 31, 2012
Switchgrass has caught the attention of farmers as a potential bioenergy crop due to rising oil prices. -
Alfalfa weevil pressure in alfalfa stunted by frost injury
Published on May 17, 2012
Scouting fields for alfalfa weevil on a regular basis is critical for this year’s first cutting.