Sample News
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Warning: Herbicide applications under cold conditions increase injury to winter wheat
Published on April 28, 2022
Cold temperatures and crop growth stage could alter weed control strategies in winter wheat. -
Beef cattle feed nutrient composition differences between various corn harvesting methods
Published on April 28, 2022
Snaplage versus earlage: is there a difference? -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 28, 2022
Published on April 28, 2022
Although temperatures remain unseasonably cool, drier conditions have allowed a surge of fieldwork on lighter soils as planting season 2022 commences. -
Soybean planting considerations: Planting date, seeding rate and row spacing implications
Published on April 28, 2022
Optimal planting date, seeding rate and row spacing are important to maximize soybean yield and profits. Check out factsheets summarized by university agronomists. -
West central Michigan tree fruit update – April 26, 2022
Published on April 26, 2022
A warmup over the weekend led to rapid changes in tree phenology, but cooler weather this week will slow growth down again. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – April 26, 2022
Published on April 26, 2022
Sweet cherry bloom has begun. Last week’s Sunday freeze does not seem to have had any significant impacts on fruit crops. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update – April 26, 2022
Published on April 26, 2022
The region accumulated growing degree days over the weekend with the warmup, but cold temperatures are back for the remainder of the week. -
West central Michigan small fruit update - April 26, 2022
Published on April 26, 2022
Rain and cold weather halted plant development in all berry crops but allowed more time for pruning and integrated pest management training. -
Grand Rapids area tree fruit update – April 26, 2022
Published on April 26, 2022
After a very warm weekend, expect a return to cold temperatures this week. -
Pork Quality Assurance Plus is valuable to swine producers
Published on April 25, 2022
An updated PQA Plus version helps keep animal care and food safety on point.