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Wheat growers can make their vote count
Published on June 13, 2011
The MDARD has authorized a referendum for a wheat program in Michigan to determine if Michigan’s wheat growers want to engage with others to help insure the profitability of growing wheat. -
Scout now for armyworm and cutworm in southern and central Michigan
Published on June 6, 2011
Farmers in southern Michigan should check wheat and corn for armyworms and cutworms. -
Managing Fusarium head blight on wheat
Published on May 25, 2011
Wheat scab is difficult to prevent, but can be managed by understanding how it’s influenced and what your control options are. -
Flag leaf emergence in winter wheat
Published on May 17, 2011
Protecting the flag leaf is critical to attaining high yields. The vigil starts as soon as growers are able to recognize when the flag begins to emerge. -
Plan for your cover crops after wheat now!
Published on May 17, 2011
July can be a hot, dry time to plant cover crops. Here are tips for successfully establishing cover crops this summer. -
Crop residue for energy
Published on May 6, 2011
If we use plant biomass for energy, where will it come from? -
Powdery mildew is showing up on wheat
Published on April 27, 2011
Seasonal considerations for controlling powdery mildew and other wheat diseases. -
Soil test to get the best
Published on April 21, 2011
Warm weather makes farmers think about planting, and soil testing can ensure plants get what they need to thrive. -
Partnering in on-farm wheat trials
Published on April 20, 2011
To attain top wheat yields, growers are encouraged to learn from each other by participating in a new on-farm research project. -
Manure testing shows true value
Published on April 19, 2011
Escalating fertilizer prices make it important to understand the true value of your manure. Proper manure sampling and testing is the best way to give correct nutrient credit to your fields.