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Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 14, 2020
Published on May 14, 2020
Cold weather appears to be behind us with warmer temperatures predicted for the rest of May. Now is the time to scout and determine the extent of injury that may have occurred during the recent freeze event. -
Historically low temperature effects on early planted soybeans and soybean planting decisions
Published on May 7, 2020
Learn how the predicted low temperatures will affect planted soybean fields and soybean planting decisions over the next five days. -
Integrated management strategies for improved soybean cyst nematode control
Published on April 30, 2020
Evaluation of rotation, compost, chemicals and cover crops to manage soybean cyst nematode populations. -
Early-season weed control is important
Published on April 23, 2020
Not starting with a clean field can reduce yields. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 17, 2020
Published on April 18, 2020
As field activities begin to heat up, temperatures are expected to cool down. Here are some things to consider for the agriculture community. -
Recording of webinar on managing corn and soybeans in on-farm storage is now available
Published on April 16, 2020
Challenging harvest conditions last fall led to on-farm grain storage with higher than normal moisture content. A recorded webinar is now available providing information for maximizing grain quality and minimizing health and safety risks. -
Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 2
Published on April 15, 2020
Part 2: Fixed costs -
Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 6
Published on April 15, 2020
Part 6: Financial costs & farm records -
Cover crops in Michigan - Interseeding cover crops
Published on March 23, 2020
A new video highlights research at MSU on interseeding rates of cover crops into standing corn. -
Considerations for making carry-over soybean seed decisions
Published on March 19, 2020
Producers want to salvage the soybean seed they carried over from 2019 but need to make this decision carefully.