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Crop Protection Network to offer Certified Crop Advisor continuing education credits
Published on July 25, 2019
Certified Crop Advisor credits will be awarded to participants that earn a passing score on quizzes related to Crop Protection Network publications. -
Horseweed (marestail) control options in fallow prevent plant fields
Published on July 16, 2019
Weed control needs to be a priority in non-planted fields this summer to prevent future weed problems. -
Learn how to calibrate your yield monitor
Published on July 12, 2019
Ag Innovation Day Session to focus on the importance of and methods to calibrate combine yield monitors. -
Soybean aphids: Do I have to throw insecticides in the tank?
Published on July 11, 2019
The current recommended economic threshold is 250 aphids per plant with 80% of the plants infested. -
Navigating a Challenging Farm Economy
Published on July 2, 2019
A meeting on August 2nd, 2019 in Kalamazoo County will focus on helping farmers identify tools that can help them weather through the economic and production impacts faced this season. -
Foliar fertilizer applications to soybeans are rarely profitable
Published on July 1, 2019
Results from the on-farm soybean foliar fertilizer trials conducted in Michigan over the past 10 years. Unless visible manganese deficiency symptoms are present, applying foliar fertilizers to soybeans is not recommended. -
Update on corn and soybeans as cover crops following prevented planting
Published on June 28, 2019
Michigan State University Extension updates recommendations on using corn and soybeans as cover crops for prevented planting. -
Options for handling treated soybean seed (including as a cover crop)
Published on June 27, 2019
Before deciding how to handle treated soybean seed, weigh these options to inform your choice. -
Corn and soybeans as cover crops following prevented planting
Published on June 25, 2019
MSU Extension recognizes the use of corn and soybeans as cover crops for prevented planting. -
West central Michigan field crop update – June 21, 2019
Published on June 21, 2019
Progress is generally slow with a great deal of variability in crop condition and growth.