News
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Boosting fertilizer nitrogen to improve wheat yields
Published on March 16, 2011
While increasing fertilizer nitrogen enhances wheat yields, growers need to be cautious as the risk of plant lodging is always a concern. -
Watch out for meth dumps as 2011 fieldwork begins
Published on March 16, 2011
Michigan farmers should be wary of the dangers of Methamphetamine dump sites as spring clean-up begins. -
Southeast Michigan field crop regional report
Published on March 16, 2011
What to expect in Southeast Michigan as winter comes to a close and spring arrives next week. -
Remedying spray water quality pays big dividends
Published on March 14, 2011
Spray water quality attributes such as suspended particles, dissolved minerals and acidity influence the efficacy of agrochemicals sprayed on the farm -
Integrate cover crops into your farming systems
Published on March 6, 2011
MSU Extension collaborates with other agencies to help farmers add cover crops and conservation tillage in their farming systems -
Manure supplies topdress nitrogen to wheat
Published on February 28, 2011
Manure has been successfully used as a topdressed source of nitrogen on wheat in the spring -
Working in confined space on farms requires safety planning
Published on February 17, 2011
Farms with confined-space hazards need to plan ahead to protect workers. -
Planting winter wheat
Published on August 26, 2010
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Scabby wheat heads
Published on June 24, 2010
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Stagonospora leafspot on wheat
Published on June 24, 2010