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Wheat diseases are slow to develop so far this season
Published on April 23, 2012
Wheat growers who are intent on utilizing early-season fungicides might do well to postpone an application for now. -
Freeze injury to wheat
Published on April 11, 2012
Freeze injury to wheat is being reported throughout much of the state. While the injury is not extensive overall, the damage is a reminder of how precarious premature springtime growth can be for the crop. -
Wheat continues to develop
Published on April 11, 2012
Monitoring wheat’s growth stages is critical to timely management practices. -
Early rapid wheat growth may alter your weed management plans
Published on March 30, 2012
Record-breaking temperatures have increased the growth of Michigan’s winter wheat crop, causing a wide range of wheat growth stages. If you have not yet treated your fields for weed control, here are some considerations. -
Now is the time to seed red clover into wheat
Published on March 20, 2012
Save money and make your own nitrogen by seeding red clover into your wheat. -
Wheat gets a jump-start this year
Published on March 20, 2012
Wheat received an early wake-up call this year from unseasonably warm temperatures. This has prompted a lot of speculation about what lies ahead for the crop. -
National expert advocates uniformity to improve wheat yields
Published on March 5, 2012
National wheat expert Phil Needham offered these tips to Michigan growers to achieve better uniformity. -
Plan your next steps with 2012 field crops on-farm research and demonstration book
Published on February 22, 2012
What’s new, what’s working, and should I try it? Find out in the 2012 Field Crops Team On-farm Research and Demonstration book. -
Winter wheat’s winter survival
Published on February 15, 2012
Michigan wheat is likely OK despite the unprecedented winter. -
Do you need a brush-up on pest management basics?
Published on February 10, 2012
MSU’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Academy is a quick, concentrated way to update your IPM skills. Join us on the MSU campus February 20-21.