MSU Extension Agriculture

News

• Southwest Michigan field crop regional report – May 12, 2016

  Published on May 13, 2016
  Rain has been keeping growers out of fields for much of May.

• Planting corn in wet conditions – is it worth it?

  Published on May 13, 2016
  Is it better to plant corn into wet conditions and get it in the ground, or wait?

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  Controlling black knot in Michigan

  Published on May 13, 2016
  Plum growers need to keep on top of black knot, a disfiguring disease that can quickly destroy a tree.

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  Nitrogen:corn ratio indicates farmers should calculate risks

  Published on May 13, 2016
  High input costs and lower commodity prices reflect cautious attitudes by farmers when deciding how much nitrogen they can apply economically.

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  Scout for stripe rust and other wheat leaf diseases now

  Published on May 12, 2016
  Some leaf diseases in wheat developed early this season and bear watching, particularly stripe rust.

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  Factors to consider for sugarbeet replanting

  Published on May 12, 2016
  Sugarbeet replanting decisions are always difficult due to multiple factors ranging from population, plant health and timing of replants.

• Annual septic system inspections help ensure a passing food safety audit

  Published on May 11, 2016
  A properly working sewage treatment system on the farm is critical to preventing contamination in the fields adjacent to it and essential in passing a food safety audit.

• Soybeans tolerant to growth regulator herbicides discussed at breakfast meeting

  Published on May 11, 2016
  New herbicide-tolerant crops that will expand the weed control options for soybeans have been developed. However, they are not ready for the 2016 season.

• Late spring presents weed problems for onion growers

  Published on May 11, 2016
  Onions are growing slowly, but weeds are growing well.

• East Michigan vegetable regional report – May 11, 2016

  Published on May 11, 2016
  Cool temperatures have kept many growers from planting sensitive plants.