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East central Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013
Published on May 9, 2013
Producers have been very patient waiting for fields to dry. Sunshine and warm weather has permitted field work to now be in full motion. -
West central Michigan field crop regional report – May 9, 2013
Published on May 9, 2013
Soils have dried considerably and planters are active in the west central region. -
Nutrient management recommendations for high-yield soybean production
Published on April 26, 2013
Proper nutrient management is essential to producing high-yielding soybeans. Here are MSU Extension’s current nutrient management recommendations. -
Planting too soon when soils are damp can be costly
Published on April 25, 2013
Producers may be tempted to jump the gun and get into fields while soil moisture conditions are still too damp. This could lead to soil compaction, a restrictive rooting zone, and yields could be reduced far more than from delayed planting. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – April 25, 2013
Published on April 25, 2013
Little to no progress has been made in planting corn and soybeans across the southwest region, while wheat has greened up and has been growing where conditions have been warmer. -
Look beyond product rates when considering pop-up fertilizers
Published on April 25, 2013
Cool and wet spring conditions have many growers looking at additional measures to get plants up and out of the ground once planting begins. -
Soybean variety evaluation designed for organic production systems in Michigan
Published on April 22, 2013
MSU project identifies and evaluates non-GMO soybean varieties that match characteristics desired by farmer and end-user. -
Planting early corn and soybeans: Pick warm days with favorably warm conditions in the forecast
Published on April 12, 2013
Temperature of the first soil moisture taken up by corn and soybean seed can impact germination, seedling vigor, plant growth and evenness of stands. -
Integrated pest management resources at MSU
Published on April 1, 2013
As the 2013 season approaches, get up-to-date on the latest resources and tools to help you make in-season pest management decisions. -
Brown marmorated stink bugs: Resources for identifying them and their hosts
Published on April 1, 2013
An identification guide for brown marmorated stink bugs is now available online, as well as an extensive list of host plants.