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Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – April 25, 2015
Published on April 25, 2016
Conditions have been variable in southwest Michigan as of last week, resulting in increased spraying, tillage and fertilizer applications in most fields, but acres planted remain relatively low. -
Marketing update scheduled for thumb
Published on April 19, 2016
Grain and dairy markets will be the focus of a meeting set for Tuesday, April 26 from 10 a.m. – noon. Farms can attend the live session or log in for a live web-feed. -
MSU Extension seeks soybean fields for tillage and soil health research in 2016
Published on April 18, 2016
Researchers will partner with Michigan growers to conduct extensive soil health and crop monitoring aimed at identifying practices that can jumpstart soybeans. -
Horseweed needs to be managed early for effective control in soybeans
Published on April 14, 2016
Horseweed (marestail) needs to be controlled prior to soybean emergence. -
Healthy soils provide foundation for healthy food production
Published on April 12, 2016
Farmers will discover what makes a healthy soil and management practices for healthy soils at Agriculture Innovation Day on Aug. 24, 2016, in Frankenmuth, Michigan. -
Potassium fertilizer management strategies
Published on April 7, 2016
Tips for managing potassium fertilizer applications in your crops to protect your 2016 profit. -
Soybean seeding rate recommendations
Published on April 1, 2016
Fine-tuning soybean seeding rates can help producers reduce production costs in 2016. -
Upper Peninsula farmer shares suggestions for newer farmers based on lifetime experience
Published on March 1, 2016
It can pay off to listen to advice from experienced, successful farmers. -
Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?
Published on February 29, 2016
Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future. -
Upcoming irrigated soybean production program
Published on February 10, 2016
Research results and recommendations for managing irrigated soybeans will be presented at the Feb. 29, 2016, program.