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Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 6, 2019
Published on June 6, 2019
Small windows—not a great way to build a house with a view or to plant crops, but that is the hand that southwest Michigan growers were dealt this season. -
Understanding delayed planting decisions in Michigan
Published on June 6, 2019
Reviewing the options available to producers who have not yet planted their field crops because of poor planting conditions. -
West central Michigan field crop update – June 6, 2019
Published on June 6, 2019
Like many areas in Michigan, planting remains well behind normal with a few bright spots. -
Using fungicides to suppress Fusarium head scab in wheat
Published on June 5, 2019
Wheat fields are beginning to show signs of head emergence. This marks the time to consider applying fungicides to reduce the risk of head scab and leaf diseases. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 31, 2019
Published on May 31, 2019
With drier weather in the forecast, growers must decide whether they will be able to get planted as soils dry out or consider other options this year. -
Introducing the Crop Budget Estimator
Published on May 30, 2019
A Microsoft Excel-based tool -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 23, 2019
Published on May 23, 2019
Southwest Michigan planting progress continues to crawl. -
Central Michigan field crop update – May 23, 2019
Published on May 23, 2019
Farmers took advantage of the small planting window. -
Economic considerations of replacing existing wheat with corn or soybeans
Published on May 21, 2019
Understanding the potential of harvesting the year's harvest of wheat, and how to make sure the harvest is successful. -
Monarch butterfly research update – May 2019
Published on May 17, 2019
Michigan is an important state for supporting the summer breeding population of monarchs. Here is an update on what we do and don’t know about increasing egg laying and survival.