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Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 6, 2024
Published on June 6, 2024
Sidedress nitrogen applications began in earnest. Slugs caused severe damage in some no-till soybean fields, leading to replanting of those fields. -
MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues as growing season picks up speed
Published on June 5, 2024
It’s not too late to join the live series that provides timely, relevant information to field crops farmers and connects them to MSU specialists weekly. -
But can it be profitable? An initial economic summary of an aspirational cropping system
Published on May 31, 2024
Opening the financial books on the first two years of the Kellogg Biological Station Long-Term Agroecosystem Research. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 30, 2024
Published on May 30, 2024
Significant planting progress made for both corn and soybeans. Potatoes began flowering. Stripe rust in wheat continues to be confirmed throughout the state. -
Directed spray applications in corn coming up in June 6 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast
Published on May 28, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on June 6 for management recommendations on directed spray applications in corn. -
Wheat fungicide: Informing your spray decision for the 2024 season
Published on May 23, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on May 30 for management recommendations on your wheat fungicide spraying to keep your yield protected. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 23, 2024
Published on May 23, 2024
Warm, dry weather leads to significant planting progress. Winter wheat began and finished flowering. Colorado potato beetle egg masses found. -
Irrigation supply companies, an irrigator’s hero after the storm
Published on May 23, 2024
Irrigation companies prioritize pivot repairs following storm damage to reduce potential yield loss. Watch for symptoms of storm damage to irrigation structures and reduce the likelihood of economic loss from damage as much as possible. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 16, 2024
Published on May 16, 2024
Storm cleanup and pivot repairs continue from last week. Frequent precipitation slows field work. Wheat hits Feekes 10.5. -
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with dry bean production in Michigan
Published on May 15, 2024
The May 23 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast will feature Scott Bales, MSU dry bean specialist, discussing dry bean production in Michigan.