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Focus on forages at MSU Ag Innovation Day
Published on August 2, 2017
Educational sessions range from reduced-lignin alfalfa to fitness tracking for cows. -
Central Michigan field crop update – July 27, 2017
Published on July 28, 2017
Crop conditions are improving, but there is still a long time before harvest. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update — July 27, 2017
Published on July 27, 2017
Crop development in corn and soybean looks good throughout the region, but a few insect pests remain a concern for this year and possibly into next year. -
Research will investigate if foliar fertilizer and fungicide applications increase soybean yields
Published on July 27, 2017
A 2017 on-farm research trial in Perry, Michigan, will investigate foliar applied nutrient and fungicide effects on soybean yield. -
Sclero-cast: A white mold apothecia risk indicator
Published on July 18, 2017
Sclero-cast is a new tool to aid growers and consultants in identifying high risk conditions for white mold development in soybeans. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update — July 13, 2017
Published on July 13, 2017
Precipitation this past week has alleviated the soil moisture deficit prevalent in the region, but scouting for crop pests needs to move up on your priority list. -
Central Michigan field crop update – July 13, 2017
Published on July 13, 2017
Wet conditions persist in central Michigan. Patience is still needed. -
Soil samples needed to examine effectiveness of soybean Phytophthora-resistance genes
Published on July 7, 2017
Statewide soil sampling survey will help growers make decisions on what soybean cultivar to plant in fields with Phytophthora stem and root rot. -
Northeast Michigan field crop update – July 7, 2017
Published on July 7, 2017
Growers welcomed the recent dry weather. -
Managing corn and soybean fields submerged by recent, heavy rains
Published on July 7, 2017
Consider plant viability, planting or replanting options, field operations and nitrogen management when assessing corn and soybean fields after heavy rains.