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Rotational restrictions limit corn and soybean herbicide choices for vegetable growers
Published on June 15, 2016
Highly effective field crop herbicides may injure vegetable crops the following year. -
Spring 2016 field crop disease issues update for southwest Michigan
Published on June 10, 2016
Common diseases in wheat, corn and soybean in southwest Michigan, how to manage them, and the likelihood of their prevalence this year. -
West central Michigan field crop regional report – June 9, 2016
Published on June 9, 2016
Soils are becoming dry in central Michigan as scattered showers yield only small amounts of rain this week. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – June 9, 2016
Published on June 9, 2016
The western part of our region has been dry for the last seven to 10 days. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – June 9, 2016
Published on June 9, 2016
Pests threaten first cutting alfalfa and wheat. -
10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat
Published on June 8, 2016
Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event. -
Supporting beneficial insects on your farm or garden
Published on June 7, 2016
MSU research has identified the best plants for supporting pollinators and natural enemies. At this Aug. 2 workshop, you can see the plants and learn how to use them on your farm or garden. -
Armyworms, cutworms, cereal leaf beetles and refuge-in-a-bag concerns
Published on June 7, 2016
An update on armyworms, cutworms and cereal leaf beetles in Michigan field crops, as well as concerns for using refuge-in-a-bag corn. -
Crop scouting and…ticks?
Published on June 2, 2016
Suggestions for avoiding ticks when scouting crops in Michigan. -
Drones or unmanned aerial systems for use in commercial agriculture
Published on June 2, 2016
Horticulture and agronomic crop growers can learn the latest on drones or unmanned aerial systems from a series of eXtension webinars.