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Cover crop recipes: Post soybean, use cereal rye
Published on September 10, 2019
The following recipe provides an introductory approach to integrating cover crops into soybean rotation going to corn. -
MSU seeks farmer input on wildlife damage to crops
Published on September 10, 2019
Researchers at Michigan State University are looking to identify wildlife management priorities for agriculture. -
Harvesting soybeans for forage
Published on September 5, 2019
Some producers may want to harvest soybeans for forage this year. Here is essential information for producing high quality soybean forage. -
Michigan State University agricultural economists discuss possible effects of wet spring and delayed planting on food prices
Published on August 27, 2019
David Ortega and Jim Hilker, faculty in MSU’s Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, say impacts of delayed planting on food costs likely won’t be known until after the fall harvest. -
Corn and soybeans will be competing for irrigation this year
Published on August 8, 2019
Late-planted corn will have maximum water needed well into August, matching the typical time for irrigating soybeans for many irrigators. -
Crop Protection Network to offer Certified Crop Advisor continuing education credits
Published on July 25, 2019
Certified Crop Advisor credits will be awarded to participants that earn a passing score on quizzes related to Crop Protection Network publications. -
Horseweed (marestail) control options in fallow prevent plant fields
Published on July 16, 2019
Weed control needs to be a priority in non-planted fields this summer to prevent future weed problems. -
Learn how to calibrate your yield monitor
Published on July 12, 2019
Ag Innovation Day Session to focus on the importance of and methods to calibrate combine yield monitors. -
Soybean aphids: Do I have to throw insecticides in the tank?
Published on July 11, 2019
The current recommended economic threshold is 250 aphids per plant with 80% of the plants infested. -
Navigating a Challenging Farm Economy
Published on July 2, 2019
A meeting on August 2nd, 2019 in Kalamazoo County will focus on helping farmers identify tools that can help them weather through the economic and production impacts faced this season.