News

Don’t let valuable manure go down the drain

Published on April 15, 2019
Tips on using manure on fields with tile lines
Benchmarking cornstalk nitrogen, soil phosphorus and health attributes on diverse cropping systems

Published on April 15, 2019
Michigan State University Extension is seeking cooperating farmers in sampling 85-100 corn fields throughout Michigan looking at end of season cornstalk nitrogen and soil health characteristics in 2019-2021.
FSHN students win competitions at 2019 MANRRS conference

Published on April 12, 2019
Two FSHN undergraduate students received first place awards in competitions at the 2019 MANRRS conference.
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.
Are bumble bees causing my tomato flowers to fall off?

Published on April 12, 2019
Early market hoop house tomato growers are reporting blossom drop soon after bumble bee delivery, but the flower abortions are probably not caused by bees.
Southwest Michigan greenhouse situation report – April 2019

Published on April 12, 2019
Warmer temperatures a signal for lively times in the greenhouse
Thesis Project: Pulp

Published on April 12, 2019
Thesis Project: Pulp by Ana Rovai
Bumble bees in greenhouse vegetable production

Published on April 12, 2019
Commercial bumble bees have a life style and foraging behavior that is fitting for greenhouse operations.
Current honey bee and bumble bee stocking information

Published on April 12, 2019
Honey bees and bumble bees can be rented or purchased for crop pollination at appropriate stocking densities.
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.