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August is for seed treatment
Published on August 1, 2025
Register today for in-person or virtual seed treatment education opportunities coming up in August. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 31, 2025
Published on July 31, 2025
Seed development started in soybeans, and corn is at early kernel development. Upcoming cool temperatures will be conducive for disease progression, so keep an eye out for tar spot in corn and late blight in potatoes. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 24, 2025
Published on July 24, 2025
Hot and dry conditions hit crops hard in areas of southwest Michigan. Potato harvest began, and wheat harvest is wrapping up. -
Insect friend or foe, and how can I know?
Published on July 23, 2025
Avoid insect damage and unnecessary insecticide applications by learning the basics of field crops insect identification at the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 31. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 17, 2025
Published on July 17, 2025
Corn is in early reproductive stages, and detasseling in seed corn is in earnest. High temperatures and little precipitation have resulted in spider mite infestations in soybeans.