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Fall versus spring potassium applications prior to planting soybeans
Published on October 27, 2011
There are advantages and disadvantages to weigh in deciding whether fall or spring potassium fertilizer applications are best for soybeans. -
Evaluate your field crop on-farm research
Published on October 19, 2011
It is time to collect data and analyze the results of your on-farm research trials and determine what added inputs or changed practices provided an economic gain for your farm. -
How to identify soybean losses during harvest and make adjustments
Published on October 13, 2011
If you’re losing four soybeans per square foot, you are losing about one bushel per acre. A recent field day highlighted methods for identifying and limiting losses during harvest. -
Michigan’s Right To Farm celebrates 30 years
Published on October 5, 2011
The Right to Farm Act affects everyone. A wide variety of crop and livestock production strengthens our farm economy and helps to enhance the natural environment. -
Harvesting lodged soybeans
Published on October 3, 2011
Adjusting and operating the combine can help soybean producers reduce harvest losses due to lodging. -
More Septoria brown spot in soybeans in some areas
Published on September 26, 2011
Higher than normal levels of Septoria brown spot disease have caused premature yellowing and defoliation of some late planted soybeans in Eaton County. -
Finding cover crop seed made easy
Published on September 23, 2011
Sourcing cover crop seed can be challenging. This fact sheet is your No. 1 resource. -
Cover crops, no-till and manure
Published on September 23, 2011
MSU Extension research follows real world conditions in Calhoun County -
2011 wasn’t a year for white mold … was it?
Published on September 14, 2011
Now is a great time to get out of the truck and walk some soybean fields to look for diseases and estimate their potential impact on yield. -
Signs of stem canker showing up in soybeans
Published on September 12, 2011
Use proper disease management now to prevent stem canker and related problems from the Diaporthe-Phomopsis complex from spreading to next year’s crop.