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Plan now for winter storage of pesticides
Published on November 2, 2015
Now is the time for producers to plan their pesticide storage for the winter. -
Soybean response to Endura in Eaton Rapids
Published on October 26, 2015
A 2015 on-farm research trial in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, showed that foliar applied Endura fungicide caused small but significant increases in soybean yield. -
Soybean sudden death syndrome confirmed in two new counties, Lapeer and Isabella
Published on October 12, 2015
Soybean sudden death syndrome has now been confirmed in Michigan’s Lapeer and Isabella counties. This disease is likely to become an issue for more farmers as the amount of disease inoculum may build in soil over time. -
Fertilizer and liming practices for grain crops in the fall
Published on October 2, 2015
Fall offers a convenient time option for phosphorus, potassium and lime application in grain crops. -
Consider collecting seeds from weed escapes if you think they may be resistant to herbicides
Published on September 25, 2015
Single species weed escapes are on the rise in southern Michigan. If weeds in your field survived a herbicide application that should have controlled them, consider sending in seedheads to determine if they are herbicide-resistant. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for September 15, 2015
Published on September 16, 2015
Brown marmorated stink bug activity continues to increase in Berrien County; adults and nymphs were found feeding on apples. Damaged peaches by BMSB near Grand Rapids has been reported for the second year in a row. -
Organic or non-GMO soybean variety trials field day
Published on September 14, 2015
Help evaluate new soybeans varieties for organic or non-GMO production at a field day Sept. 30, 2015. -
Soybean sudden death syndrome continues to spread across southwest Michigan
Published on September 3, 2015
Minor sudden death syndrome infestation rates are on the rise in southwest Michigan soybean fields. While significant yield-affecting infestations impacting widespread areas within a field remain limited, they are also increasing across the region. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 31, 2015
Published on September 2, 2015
Few brown marmorated stink bugs were caught in two monitoring network traps in Berrien County this week. -
Michigan brown marmorated stink bug report for August 25, 2015
Published on August 26, 2015
Brown marmorated stink bug nymphs were caught in three monitoring network traps in Berrien and Grand Traverse counties this week.