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Pain in the grass: Tall fescue

Published on May 23, 2023
Not all weedy grasses are crabgrass. Tall fescue is one of the top grassy weed complaints received by MSU Extension and MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics each year.
Track cabbage maggot progress with Enviroweather’s degree day forecaster

Published on May 23, 2023
New Enviroweather tool for timing cabbage maggot management.
Considerations for irrigating wheat

Published on May 22, 2023
Irrigating winter wheat or rye is a tool to help double crop growers.
Industry concerns with liver abscesses in finishing cattle

Published on May 22, 2023
Liver abscesses increase costs with reduced efficiency of production and increased liver condemnation.
FCCP Co-hosts a Special In-person Forest-Climate Working Group Science Series Session for Congressional Staffers in Washington, D.C.

Published on May 19, 2023
The FCCP co-hosted a special in-person session of the Forest-Climate Working Group (FCWG) Science Series at the United States Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C.
Michigan agriculture organizations support Farm Bill facilities investment

Published on May 18, 2023
Michigan agricultural organizations advocate for federal funding through the Research Facilities Act in support of new and modernized facilities at agricultural colleges, a much-needed investment after decades of deferred maintenance.
Young calves fed starter benefit from supplemental forage

Published on May 18, 2023
The amount of forage needed by young calves consuming starter will vary depending on a variety of nutritional factors.
Symposium: Soaking low moisture ingredients in water - are you nuts?

Published on May 18, 2023
Linda J. Harris at the Florida Association for Food Protection, 2023 Annual Educational Conference, Orlando, FL
Planting dates and corn yield in Michigan

Published on May 18, 2023
When do planting delays hurt yield? Exploring USDA data and field trial results.
Soybean planting depth considerations when planting into dry soil conditions

Published on May 18, 2023
How to identify and achieve the optimum planting depth if you are faced with dry soil conditions.