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Foliar fertilizer applications to soybeans are rarely profitable
Published on July 1, 2019
Results from the on-farm soybean foliar fertilizer trials conducted in Michigan over the past 10 years. Unless visible manganese deficiency symptoms are present, applying foliar fertilizers to soybeans is not recommended. -
Update on corn and soybeans as cover crops following prevented planting
Published on June 28, 2019
Michigan State University Extension updates recommendations on using corn and soybeans as cover crops for prevented planting. -
Options for handling treated soybean seed (including as a cover crop)
Published on June 27, 2019
Before deciding how to handle treated soybean seed, weigh these options to inform your choice. -
Corn and soybeans as cover crops following prevented planting
Published on June 25, 2019
MSU Extension recognizes the use of corn and soybeans as cover crops for prevented planting. -
West central Michigan field crop update – June 21, 2019
Published on June 21, 2019
Progress is generally slow with a great deal of variability in crop condition and growth. -
Delayed planting informational meeting scheduled for June 20 in Grand Rapids
Published on June 19, 2019
Join experts to discuss the current planting situation for corn and soybeans and possible options for producers. -
Are we done planting in central Michigan?
Published on June 19, 2019
The unprecedented 2019 cool and wet planting season has many producers and agronomists looking for answers to questions we have not thought about before. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 13, 2019
Published on June 13, 2019
2019 is a tale of many growing seasons. -
Weed control recommendations for late and prevented planting
Published on June 11, 2019
Due to delayed planting this spring, many critical weed control decisions to be made on planted acres or those that will be planted soon and prevented planting acres. -
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.