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Southwest Michigan field crops update—June 13, 2024
Published on June 13, 2024
Warm temperatures led to increased crop growth, rapid weed growth and post-emergent herbicide applications. Low levels of Fusarium head blight were detected. Second cutting of forages began. -
Assessing soybean stands
Published on June 13, 2024
Being able to compare seeding rate against emerged plant populations helps with a number of management decisions including whether a replant is necessary. -
MSU team receives $750K to explore climate change mitigation potential of switchgrass
Published on June 13, 2024
The grant is through USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. -
Summer weed control options for Christmas tree production
Published on June 13, 2024
Follow these four steps for effective summer weed control in Christmas tree production. -
Aerial application: A sign of spring crop production
Published on June 13, 2024
Aerial applications are valuable for timing pest management regardless of soil conditions. -
Volunteer appreciation methods
Published on June 13, 2024
Recognize volunteers year-round for their impact in your program. -
Michigan grape scouting report – June 13, 2024
Published on June 13, 2024
Essential updates on weather, vine growth, disease management and pest control. Stay informed and optimize your vineyard's health and productivity! -
New box tree moth compliance agreement for quarantine counties
Published on June 13, 2024
A new compliance agreement will allow the shipment of Buxus outside of counties under Michigan’s box tree moth interior quarantine. -
Humans are the elephant in the room where conservation is debated
Published on June 12, 2024
Studies working to map conservation historically have left humans out of the equation. This study proposes ways to build in the outsized footprint created by people in wild places. -
Dairy Spotlight: Samantha Wolfe
Published on June 12, 2024
Agriculture Occupational Health Educator, MSU Extension