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The 2024 southwest Michigan field crops season in review
Published on October 31, 2024
Each growing season brings its own unique opportunities and challenges. This article summarizes the weather, pests and learnings from the 2024 crop season in southwest Michigan. -
MSU researcher receives grant to develop efficient irrigation technology using solar power
Published on October 10, 2024
The project is led by Younsuk Dong, an irrigation specialist and assistant professor in the MSU Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 19, 2024
Published on September 19, 2024
Soybean harvest started, and seed corn, potato, and hay harvests continued. Winter wheat and cover crop planting continued. -
Analyzing the costs of energy for irrigation in Michigan
Published on September 13, 2024
Considering annual energy costs in irrigation systems is critical for investment decisions. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 12, 2024
Published on September 12, 2024
The season is winding down as crops near harvest. Winter wheat planting and storage potato harvest started this past week. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 5, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Commercial corn reached R6 in some fields. Soybeans continued to progress toward physiological maturity. Some soybean fields reached R8. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 5, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Commercial corn reached R6 in some fields. Soybeans continued to progress toward physiological maturity. Some soybean fields reached R8. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 5, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Commercial corn reached R6 in some fields. Soybeans continued to progress toward physiological maturity. Some soybean fields reached R8. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 5, 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
Commercial corn reached R6 in some fields. Soybeans continued to progress toward physiological maturity. Some soybean fields reached R8. -
Timing the last irrigation
Published on August 29, 2024
Maximizing profit and returns on resources invested can be dependent on the last irrigation application.