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Michigan organic non-GMO soybean variety trials are available
Published on January 17, 2013
New factsheet will help soybean farmers wanting to use non-GMO varieties evaluate available private seed dealer varieties and experimental varieties that have not yet been released. -
Brush up field scouting skills during the winter months
Published on January 7, 2013
You may think it’s a little early to start thinking about scouting field crops, but preparation is key in a successful scouting program. Learn this and more at the 2013 IPM Academy on Feb. 19-20. -
Soybean cyst nematodes cannot be ignored
Published on January 2, 2013
Farmers need to know the soybean cyst nematode levels in their fields. On-farm research in mid-Michigan revealed that resistant varieties can provide a major yield enhancement or a yield drag, depending on nematode population levels. -
Which soybean inputs actually increase yields?
Published on December 21, 2012
Thumb Ag Research and Education finds that a fungicide sprayed prior to August rains increase yields, while foliar and pop-up fertilizers do not. -
Soybean response to sulfur was questionable in 2012
Published on December 19, 2012
In a season dominated by an unprecedented drought, soybean grain yield and leaf sulfur levels were not significantly affected by two starter fertilizers containing supplemental sulfur. -
What does it mean to be a leader on your farm?
Published on December 14, 2012
Employees are an important and valuable resource on the farm and your leadership has an impact on their performance and their longevity on the farm. -
Get more from your integrated pest management by attending our 2013 Academy
Published on December 11, 2012
Join us at the 2013 IPM Academy for discussions about how to practice IPM to get a better harvest in a world of shifting weather. -
Reconfigure planting units on no-till drills to improve soybean planting performance
Published on December 10, 2012
Here’s a simple, cost-free and effective way to improve the performance of no-till soybean drills and air seeders by reconfiguring the planting units so none of the units will plant in old corn rows. -
2012 Michigan Soybean Performance Report is available
Published on November 19, 2012
Michigan soybean producers can improve soybean yields and profitability by utilizing the information contained in the Michigan Soybean Performance Report when selecting varieties for 2013. -
Review your field notes when purchasing soybean and corn seed
Published on November 9, 2012
Review variety trials, field scouting notes, company disease and soybean cyst nematode-resistance ratings before purchasing corn and soybean seed.