News
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Multi-colored Asian lady beetles are moving from fields to homes
Published on September 19, 2014
Elevated soybean aphid numbers in western Van Buren County will mean high numbers of multi-colored Asian ladybeetles trying to get into area homes soon. -
Spread of soybean sudden death syndrome evident across southwest Michigan fall 2014
Published on September 10, 2014
Soybean sudden death syndrome can be found at low levels in many southwest Michigan fields this fall. Growers should evaluate fields and think about selecting partially resistant varieties where SDS has been on the rise. -
Soybean white mold research trial tour
Published on September 4, 2014
Join us Sept. 16, 2014, for a research trial tour of white mold on soybeans, and see first-hand how to combat this disease. -
Irrigation water management and soybean diseases
Published on September 2, 2014
Soybean producers will need to understand and implement short-term and long-term management practices to reduce the occurrence of white mold, sudden death syndrome and soybean cyst nematodes, and produce high soybean yields under irrigation. -
Nutrient management update and plot tour to feature cutting edge research
Published on August 27, 2014
The MSU Nutrient Management Plot Tour on Sept. 10 will highlight applied agronomic research designed to address issues facing the Michigan field crops industry, including price volatility, climate change, soil health and environmental sustainability. -
Insect update for late August 2014
Published on August 25, 2014
An update on corn rootworm and soybean aphid populations, as well information on when and if to spray for soybean aphids this late in the season. -
Delayed planting and cool summer weather may have producers irrigating into September
Published on August 22, 2014
Maximizing profit and returns on resource invested can be dependent on the last irrigation application this season. -
North central Michigan field crop regional report – August 21, 2014
Published on August 21, 2014
Control weeds and plant cover crops in wheat stubble. -
Free Soybean Cyst Nematode Type Testing Program Available in Michigan
Published on August 14, 2014
The soybean cyst nematode (SCN) Type Test will help you increase soybean yields by ensuring you select the best source of SCN resistance for your SCN-infested fields. -
2014 MSU Nutrient Management Plot Tour Update held September 10
Published on August 8, 2014
The MSU nutrient management plot tour on Sept. 10 will highlight applied field research to improve plant and soil health and fertilizer practices.