News
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Summer annual forage seeds may not be available if you wait too long to order seed
Published on June 18, 2019
Producers are urged to contact their seed suppliers as soon as possible for availability of summer annuals. -
Baleage is different than all other forage making practices
Published on June 18, 2019
USDA Forage Specialist says knowing how baleage is different can get you a long way toward making better quality baleage. -
The importance of recognizing hay quality for horses
Published on June 17, 2019
Weather conditions make hay production difficult this year -
West central Michigan field crop update – June 6, 2019
Published on June 6, 2019
Like many areas in Michigan, planting remains well behind normal with a few bright spots. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 6, 2019
Published on June 6, 2019
Small windows—not a great way to build a house with a view or to plant crops, but that is the hand that southwest Michigan growers were dealt this season. -
Understanding delayed planting decisions in Michigan
Published on June 6, 2019
Reviewing the options available to producers who have not yet planted their field crops because of poor planting conditions. -
Wet spring, wet soils, and wet hay…what should a dry hay producer do?
Published on June 5, 2019
Tips for helping dry hay producers when faced with difficult harvest conditions. -
Central Michigan field crop update – May 23, 2019
Published on May 23, 2019
Farmers took advantage of the small planting window. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 23, 2019
Published on May 23, 2019
Southwest Michigan planting progress continues to crawl. -
When alfalfa winterkills, what can you do?
Published on May 17, 2019
The long cold winter took a toll on Michigan alfalfa stands.