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  Is planting soybeans in 15-inch rows with split-row planters profitable?

  Published on May 19, 2022
  Results from 11 on-farm research trials and a partial budget economic analysis comparing split-row planters to 30-inch-row planters.

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  Thin soybean stands can produce surprisingly high yields

  Published on May 19, 2022
  Research results from 66 on-farm soybean planting rate trials can help producers make replant decisions.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 19, 2022

  Published on May 19, 2022
  Significant planting progress was made this past week in corn and soybean, but rain forecasted for the coming week will likely put the brakes on forward progress.

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  Consider a flowering bee lawn to help pollinators

  Published on May 19, 2022
  Another tool to make your yard more attractive to bees and other pollinators.

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  NCI Launches NEW Online Synchronous Schedule

  Published on May 19, 2022
  Don't miss out on NCI's newest training opportunity, taking place in the month of June.

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  Food processors that use sesame as an ingredient need to update allergen statements by January 1, 2023

  Published on May 18, 2022
  Sesame is the ninth major food allergen and must be identified on food labels, according to the FDA.

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  Michigan grape scouting report – May 18, 2022

  Published on May 18, 2022
  The heat helped grapes throughout the state move quickly over the past week.

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  Christmas trees 101: Nutrient management

  Published on May 18, 2022
  Proper soil nutrient management is a win-win scenario that improves grower efficiency and protects the environment.

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  How to report suspicious fish and aquatic plant sightings

  Published on May 18, 2022
  Reporting unusual organisms protects the environment from unwanted invasive species. Be part of the solution by sharing your observations with biologists.

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  MSU-led effort spawns creation of new migratory freshwater fish database

  Published on May 18, 2022
  Scientists cataloged the life histories of 1,250 North American migratory fish species to help natural resources managers make more-informed conservation decisions.