News
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The importance of scouting your fields
Published on June 13, 2012
Crop scouting keeps you on top of field conditions, helps you catch and diagnose problems early and allows for timely corrective action before major crop losses occur. -
Morrill Act turns 150 years old
Published on June 12, 2012
The Morrill Act made possible the creation of the land-grant schools and was signed by President Abraham Lincoln July 2, 1862. -
Soil Academy 2012 set for September 5
Published on June 4, 2012
MSU Extension’s Soil Academy 2012 is a refresher course in soil science designed to help farmers, crop consultants and agribusiness understand more advanced topics in soil fertility and nutrient management. -
Wheat field meetings scheduled across Michigan
Published on June 1, 2012
Informal field meetings are scheduled over the next two weeks for a discussion of this year’s wheat crop. -
Armyworms and rumors of armyworms
Published on May 25, 2012
Significant armyworm moth capture in Michigan and outbreaks in Ohio and Indiana could mean trouble for Michigan growers of wheat, small grains and corn. -
Armyworm moth trap results
Published on May 25, 2012
High numbers of armyworm moths captured at several locations in Michigan. -
Threatening insect and disease pests to wheat
Published on May 25, 2012
Wheat growers are encouraged to scout now for rust diseases, armyworms and cereal leaf beetles. -
Regional reports on Michigan field crops – May 24, 2012
Published on May 24, 2012
MSU Extension educators’ pest and field crop updates for Michigan. -
Protecting wheat from leaf and head diseases
Published on May 14, 2012
Wheat heads will soon begin to appear, marking the time for some critical decisions regarding the use of fungicides to protect against both leaf and head diseases. -
Recent freeze threatens wheat crop
Published on May 3, 2012
Injury from Sunday, April 28’s cold temperatures may represent a significant threat to some of Michigan’s wheat crop.