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New MSU research showcases innovative method to develop more accurate corn yield predictions
Published on March 14, 2022
Published in the prestigious journal Remote Sensing of Environment, new MSU research details how more accurate yield information can equip farmers with the knowledge to improve profitability. -
2021 Michigan Corn Performance Trials bulletin now available
Published on December 16, 2021
Performance data of corn hybrids from your region over multiple locations and years is important in making corn hybrid selection decisions. Check out our 2021 Michigan corn hybrids compared bulletin. -
Supply-chains, carbon credits, and market outlook headline Michigan Ag Credit conference
Published on November 10, 2021
Over 80 attendees from Michigan's agricultural banking and credit industry came to East Lansing to attend the event. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Sept. 16, 2021
Published on September 16, 2021
Warm and dry conditions continue to aid in grain dry-down and push later planted fields toward maturity. Corn and soybean harvest has begun in early planted and early maturity fields. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Sept. 9, 2021
Published on September 9, 2021
Corn and soybean in many fields are approaching physiological maturity. Upcoming warm weather will accelerate crop progress, resulting in an early harvest season this year. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Sept. 2, 2021
Published on September 2, 2021
Corn is nearing the finish line, reaching physiological maturity in the next two weeks for most fields. Soybeans continue to advance rapidly with the high number of growing degree days. Wheat growers should be preparing for planting in the next month. -
End of season irrigation decisions
Published on September 2, 2021
Early September rains often make late season irrigation decisions easy, but not always. -
Does corn silage fed to feedlot cattle need to be kernel processed?
Published on September 2, 2021
Processing corn silage can improve corn kernel damage and increase starch digestibility when fed to cattle; however, the expected increase in feedlot performance may be minimal. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – Aug. 26, 2021
Published on August 26, 2021
Continued hot weather has pushed crops nearly two weeks ahead of normal. Recent rainfall throughout most of the southwest may be enough to see the crop through to maturity. -
Tax planning in the summer? Starting early could yield results
Published on August 26, 2021
Taking the time to evaluate your tax situation now can yield big dividends when you finalize your tax management plan at the end of the year.