News
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Black cutworms are here
Published on May 20, 2019
However, do not spray fields for cutworm unless you find them in your fields! Trap numbers in Indiana indicate we won’t have a lot of colonization. -
Organic grain crop enterprise budgets are available
Published on May 17, 2019
Tools for growers looking to establish or expand an organic grain farm. -
Monarch butterfly research update – May 2019
Published on May 17, 2019
Michigan is an important state for supporting the summer breeding population of monarchs. Here is an update on what we do and don’t know about increasing egg laying and survival. -
The art and science of variable rate seeding
Published on May 16, 2019
Variable rate seeding could reduce input costs in low productivity areas and increase your yields in high productivity areas. -
MSU collaborates in coalition to inform growers about risks of soybean cyst nematodes
Published on April 30, 2019
MSU nematologists participate in the SCN Coalition encouraging soybean grower awareness, as well as support ongoing nematode education and study in Michigan. -
Taking a closer look at soybean nutrient applications
Published on April 25, 2019
Can seeding rates influence the likelihood of a nutrient response? -
Managing multiple resistant pests in soybean fields
Published on April 12, 2019
Rapidly spreading marestail and soybean cyst nematode and sudden death syndrome problems are merging in some areas, limiting varietal selection options when looking for herbicide-resistant Peking varieties that deal with these pests. -
Stand uniformity: Planter tips that can impact seed placement and planting depth
Published on April 12, 2019
Checking your planter over for some of these basic things can help your machine to plant more uniformly. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 10, 2019
Published on April 10, 2019
The late winter, early spring weather in 2019 has been quite variable. -
How to keep your crop field from becoming a wildlife food plot
Published on March 12, 2019
Free webinar on March 22, 2019, will educate growers on how to manage wildlife populations to protect field crops.