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Fungicide use on soybeans studied
Published on March 17, 2011
Although plant health is commonly cited as a reason for applying fungicides to soybeans, ultimately a profitable increase in yield is necessary to justify the application. -
Soybean inoculants and growth promoters or enhancers studied
Published on March 17, 2011
Soybean growers routinely mix a Rhizobium inoculant with soybeans at planting. Dual inoculant/growth promoting products have been added to the mix of choices available to soybean growers. -
Watch out for meth dumps as 2011 fieldwork begins
Published on March 16, 2011
Michigan farmers should be wary of the dangers of Methamphetamine dump sites as spring clean-up begins. -
Remedying spray water quality pays big dividends
Published on March 14, 2011
Spray water quality attributes such as suspended particles, dissolved minerals and acidity influence the efficacy of agrochemicals sprayed on the farm -
Vertical tillage: Does it fit your operation?
Published on March 9, 2011
Vertical tillage is being evaluated as a way to improve seedbed conditions and yields in “no-till” soybean systems while maintaining crop residues for conservation benefits -
Vertical tillage offers both benefits and challenges for farmers
Published on March 8, 2011
Full width vertical tillage increased soybean yields on fine- textured soils and soybean stands may improve. However, there are indications that just one pass may decrease soil quality. -
Integrate cover crops into your farming systems
Published on March 6, 2011
MSU Extension collaborates with other agencies to help farmers add cover crops and conservation tillage in their farming systems -
MSU soybean disease research will continue to investigate practices to manage sudden death syndrome
Published on February 25, 2011
Soybean sudden death syndrome has potential to cause devastating yield losses. Researchers at Michigan State University are investigating solutions to come up with a resistance plan. -
Michigan soybean producers evaluate foliar fertilizer effects on yields and profitability
Published on February 22, 2011
On-farm research conducted in Michigan in 2009 and 2010 showed little yield benefit and no economic benefit to applying foliar fertilizers to soybeans. -
Soybean planting populations affect soybean yields and profitability in Michigan
Published on February 22, 2011
High seed costs have encouraged Michigan soybean producers to cooperate in on-farm research trials with the goal of identifying the most profitable planting populations.