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Winter wheat: Surviving winter’s challenges
Published on March 25, 2013
Winter wheat did not skate through an overly easy winter as it did last year. Nevertheless, a couple more weeks will likely reveal relatively healthy wheat with a few exceptions. -
Prepare now to frost seed red clover into wheat
Published on March 4, 2013
Red clover can enhance corn yield without reducing wheat yields. Wait for snow to melt before frost seeding red clover in wheat. -
Screening new wheat varieties for stem rust resistance
Published on February 25, 2013
Michigan State University collaborates with USDA cereal pathologist to screen new winter wheat varieties for stem rust resistance in a trial located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. -
Registration for the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy CLOSES Thursday, Feb. 14!
Published on February 13, 2013
Registration for this important event closes at midnight on Thursday, Feb. 14, so register NOW to ensure your spot at the 2013 IPM Academy! -
Boosting the profitability of wheat production
Published on February 11, 2013
A state-wide educational meeting is planned for Michigan’s wheat producers and industry personnel on March 6. -
MAEAP Phase I credits available at 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy
Published on February 8, 2013
Getting verified in the MAEAP shows your peers and neighbors that you’re committed to agricultural stewardship and protecting the environment. Start the process today by attending the IPM Academy for your Phase 1 credit. -
Wheat offers a chance to harvest food, fiber and feed crops
Published on January 22, 2013
Growing wheat can provide an attractive return on investment for grain, but it may also offer additional income by selling straw or harvesting forage where red clover has been inter-seeded. -
Pesticide resistance management requires an integrated approach
Published on January 17, 2013
Equip yourself to face the challenge of pesticide resistance by attending the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy, Feb 19-20. -
Brush up field scouting skills during the winter months
Published on January 7, 2013
You may think it’s a little early to start thinking about scouting field crops, but preparation is key in a successful scouting program. Learn this and more at the 2013 IPM Academy on Feb. 19-20. -
Wheat yields trending upward in Michigan
Published on January 3, 2013
For the second season in a row, Michigan wheat growers set record-high yields. Now the challenge is to find ways to insure the trend continues.