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Spring 2016 field crop nutrient management update for southwest Michigan
Published on May 25, 2016
Coarse-textured soils with low organic matter levels offer unique challenges for nutrient management in field crops. -
New growing degree-day maps on Enviro-weather
Published on May 24, 2016
Interpreting the newly revised growing degree-day maps on MSU Enviro-weather. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 20, 2016
Published on May 20, 2016
With warmer and drier weather, planting operations are well underway and should continue into next week. -
Early-season insect risk checklist for field crops
Published on May 20, 2016
Certain conditions may result in an increased risk of early-season pest insect infestation in some fields. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 19, 2016
Published on May 19, 2016
Planting is in full swing as temperatures are on the rise and dry weather continues. -
Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 19, 2016
Published on May 19, 2016
Farmers are making good planting progress in the central region. -
Spring 2016 field crop weeds update for southwest Michigan
Published on May 19, 2016
Cool, wet weather has made weed control challenging this spring as farmers feel the pressure to get crops planted under less than ideal conditions. -
Spring 2016 grain marketing update for Michigan
Published on May 17, 2016
Corn and soybean prices are driven by economic fundamentals, and higher prices this spring are a reflection of signals on the supply and the demand side, resulting in potential for good returns for farmers. -
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 12, 2016
Published on May 13, 2016
Cool, wet weather in the forecast is likely to delay planting progress. -
Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 12, 2016
Published on May 13, 2016
Rain has been keeping growers out of fields for much of May.