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What is evapotranspiration and why it matters
Published on July 25, 2012
Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration. -
2012 Michigan wheat season summary
Published on July 25, 2012
Observing and noting the lessons offered by each passing wheat season can be a helpful reference in the future. -
Feeding wheat to stretch swine and beef rations
Published on July 20, 2012
Farmers faced with drought-stricken crops can stretch animal feed rations by feeding wheat in place of corn. -
MSU’s 2012 wheat variety performance results are available
Published on July 18, 2012
The Michigan State University Wheat Performance report is now available, serving as an invaluable tool for selecting and managing wheat varieties. -
Can improving your soil quality decrease your risk during a drought?
Published on July 16, 2012
I think the answer is yes! -
Seeding a cover crop after wheat harvest
Published on July 16, 2012
What are my choices for seeding a cover crop after wheat harvest? -
Hail damage to mid-Michigan field crops
Published on July 6, 2012
Early summer storms bring hail and crop damage to some mid-Michigan fields. -
Drought: Implications for near-term management decisions in field crops
Published on July 5, 2012
The recent trend in higher than normal temperatures paired with lower than normal precipitation puts Michigan field crops at risk. -
Get a clean start on wheat harvest
Published on June 26, 2012
Wheat harvest is an early opportunity to manage weeds in the 2013 crop. -
Armyworms continue to threaten wheat
Published on June 15, 2012
Wheat growers are encouraged to monitor their fields as armyworms are still very active in some Michigan fields.