News
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Michigan pesticide applicator recertification credits available in person and online before the end of the year
Published on October 31, 2022
Growers needing a few more credits to renew their pesticide applicator license have some online and in-person opportunities available. -
Reconditioning overly dry soybeans is profitable but risky
Published on October 27, 2022
Recommendations for adding value to overly dry soybeans and reducing the risks when reconditioning them. -
Maximize seed and chemical purchases while reducing costs
Published on October 17, 2022
Introducing new decision tools from MSU Extension. -
MSU researcher helping dairy industry increase profitability, efficiency through improved cattle nutrition
Published on September 28, 2022
Professor Adam Lock partners with Michigan dairies to improve animal health and productivity. -
Reducing spread of herbicide-resistant weed seed during harvest and tillage operations
Published on September 22, 2022
Recommendations for reducing the spread of herbicide-resistant weed seed this fall in Michigan soybeans. -
Consider harvesting soybeans earlier to manage risk and improve net income
Published on September 22, 2022
Harvesting soybeans at 15% to 16% moisture reduces potential for harvest losses and soil compaction and increases income compared to harvesting overly dry soybeans. -
Overcoming soybean harvest challenges in 2022 – lodging and green stems
Published on September 22, 2022
Use this information to reduce soybean harvest losses due to green stems and lodging. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update - September 15, 2022
Published on September 15, 2022
Corn and soybean harvest estimates range from below-average to slightly above-average as crops near physiological maturity. Rainfall over the past month has been well below normal for most areas throughout the region. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update - September 8, 2022
Published on September 8, 2022
Corn and soybean are entering the final stages of grain fill. Dry conditions have kept disease pressure low, but hopefully the crop will have enough water to get to the finish line. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update - September 1, 2022
Published on September 1, 2022
With no rainfall in the forecast and above-normal temperatures for the coming week, grain fill could be weakened in most parts of the region. The good news: these dry conditions will also keep disease severity low, hopefully until yield has been set.