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2015 Status of herbicide resistant weeds in Michigan
Published on April 24, 2015
Glyphosate and other herbicide-resistant weeds continue to spread across Michigan. -
Managing wheat with crop protection products
Published on April 23, 2015
Some points to consider as you make decisions about products that protect the wheat crop and farm profitability. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – April 17, 2015
Published on April 17, 2015
Field preparation work is progressing in southwest Michigan and winter annual weeds are off to a really slow start. -
Crop response to daylength and its role in fertilizer applications
Published on March 30, 2015
Photoperiodism is the term given to a plant’s ability to respond to changing daylength. Knowing how your crop responds to daylength should influence how you apply fertilizer, especially nitrogen. -
Applying nitrogen fertilizer to wheat in early spring
Published on March 24, 2015
The profitable production of winter wheat depends on an ample supply of fertilizer nitrogen. The following outlines some considerations for growers as they develop strategies for this year’s wheat crop. -
Looking ahead to the 2015 wheat crop
Published on March 13, 2015
The prospect of a profitable wheat crop in 2015 is reasonably favorable at this point in time. However, there will be obstacles for growers to overcome. -
Upper Peninsula field and forage crop trial results shared with farmers
Published on February 26, 2015
Variety trials on agronomic crops of interest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula provided useful information. -
Field crop management update set for February 5
Published on January 8, 2015
The field crop management update will help farmers and crop consultants learn about new pests and changes to 2015 MSU Extension insect, weed, disease and fertilizer recommendations. -
Field crop webinar series scheduled for Monday evenings beginning February 23
Published on January 7, 2015
Free webinars on field crop production and pest management in 2015 will offer participants condensed highlights from winter MSU Extension programs. -
How late can we plant wheat?
Published on October 16, 2014
Wheat can be planted well into the fall season in Michigan. How late you plant depends on how you weigh the risks.