News
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Cover crops, no-till and manure
Published on September 23, 2011
MSU Extension research follows real world conditions in Calhoun County -
Considerations for planting winter wheat
Published on September 8, 2011
As planting time nears, it may be helpful to review some recommendations and suggestions for planting winter wheat. -
2011 A successful season for Michigan wheat growers
Published on August 24, 2011
Identifying and capitalizing on the experiences of the 2011 wheat season will be helpful in developing plans for 2012. -
MSU’s 2011 variety performance results are available
Published on August 1, 2011
As in the past, the MSU variety performance report is an invaluable tool for selecting varieties and for developing production strategies. -
Deadline for 2009 disaster payments looms
Published on July 24, 2011
July 29, 2011 is the deadline for fruit, row crops, vegetable and other crop producers to sign up for 2009 SURE Disaster Program. -
Avoiding contamination of your wheat grain
Published on July 14, 2011
In the frenzy of wheat harvest, it is still essential to protect this food crop from potential contaminates and possible rejection. -
Contributing factors and harvest concerns for lodged wheat
Published on July 6, 2011
Determining the contributing factors leading to wheat lodging can help refine future management practices, but awareness of the quality concerns with lodged wheat is essential at harvest. -
Armyworm and grass sawfly showing up in wheat
Published on June 27, 2011
The window for spraying armyworms and grass sawflies in wheat fields may be closed. -
Come tour the MSU wheat variety trials near Richville
Published on June 22, 2011
Farmers and agribusiness professionals are invited to check out the 2011 wheat variety trials on June 30. -
Some wheat disease observations in the past week
Published on June 20, 2011
Despite powdery mildew, common leaf rust and barley yellow dwarf virus visible in research plots, the wheat crop in Michigan looks promising.