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Conventional drill versus precision planting in wheat: What do we know so far?
Published on June 8, 2020
Michigan State University research is looking at the benefits of precision planting wheat compared to conventional drill. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 4, 2020
Published on June 4, 2020
Warm and dry conditions this past week made way for good progress with field work. Weather will continue to be conducive through early next week. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020
Published on May 28, 2020
Warm air from the south pushes tropical rainfall and armyworm moths into Michigan. -
Fungicide options to combat Fusarium head blight
Published on May 28, 2020
A new fungicide on the market claims to widen the window for treatment of Fusarium head blight. -
Central Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020
Published on May 28, 2020
Time to walk some fields. -
Central Michigan field crop update – May 21, 2020
Published on May 21, 2020
Cold, frost, rain…what’s next? -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 21, 2020
Published on May 21, 2020
High rainfall totals from this past week have put field work on hold, but warmer weather is on the way to get planted crops up and growing. -
Michigan flood: Resources to assist flood-impacted areas
Published on May 20, 2020
Recent flooding has submerged communities and neighborhoods, and left many Michigan residents with unanswered questions. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 14, 2020
Published on May 14, 2020
Cold weather appears to be behind us with warmer temperatures predicted for the rest of May. Now is the time to scout and determine the extent of injury that may have occurred during the recent freeze event. -
Assessing freeze injury to wheat in Michigan
Published on May 12, 2020
Late season frost can damage wheat, so scout now.