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Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 27, 2021
Published on May 27, 2021
Rainfall this week is coming at a crucial time to get herbicides watered in and crops out of the ground and off to a good start as planting is nearing completion. -
Dry conditions will impact early season weed control
Published on May 26, 2021
What do dry conditions mean for weed management? -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 21, 2021
Published on May 21, 2021
With the return to normal to above-normal temperatures this past week, we received an average of 88 growing degree days (GDD) base 50 last week. -
Delayed and variable soybean emergence
Published on May 20, 2021
Learn how to assess and respond to the delayed and variable soybean emergence caused by seed corn maggots, crusting or dry soil conditions. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 13, 2021
Published on May 13, 2021
Cool and dry weather cleared the way for significant planting progress. As temperatures warm and more dry weather is on the way, concerns arise with crop establishment and early development. -
Assessing frost/freeze damage to emerged soybeans
Published on May 13, 2021
Due to the severity and broad coverage of recent low temperature events, producers should assess their emerged soybean plants for frost/freeze injury. -
Register for monthly Notes from the Field Soybean Webinar Series
Published on May 6, 2021
Soybean agronomists across the U.S. are hosting a webinar series this summer to discuss relevant production topics and answer questions. -
Virtual Crop Scout School now offered
Published on May 4, 2021
The 2021 Virtual Crop Scout School for corn, soybeans, small grains and alfalfa is available now and free to the general public. -
Trending – Soy Protein
Published on May 3, 2021
Veggie burgers and meat alternatives continue to hit the market. In this post, we look at another ingredient commonly found in these products, soy protein -
MSU greenhouses: Infrastructure that leads to innovation
Published on April 29, 2021
Greenhouses are an invaluable resource for faculty and students, but to maintain MSU’s leadership in plant science, upgrades are critical.