MSU Extension Agriculture

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  Vineyard IPM scouting report for May 12-19, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Insect and disease development remains slow in Southwest Michigan vineyards.

• Weed control advice in corn and soybean with recent planting delays

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Wet conditions and delayed planting will cause challenges for weed control.

• West Central Michigan small fruit regional report – May 20, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Weather conditions in West Central Michigan continue improving, but patchy frosts are still a potential risk for blueberries and strawberries in the area.

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  Southwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 20, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Apple bloom is ending and blueberry flowers are opening across Southwest Michigan.

• West Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 20, 2014

  Published on May 20, 2014
  Apples are entering the full bloom stage this week in West Michigan.

• Resources available for reducing impacts of the 2014 cool, wet spring and planting delays

  Published on May 19, 2014
  During spring 2014, weather-related planting delays created serious challenges for field crop producers throughout Michigan. Resources are available to help farmers address the challenges of a cool, wet spring and delayed planting.

• Early rapid wheat growth may change weed management plans

  Published on May 16, 2014
  Wet conditions and rapid wheat growth may alter your weed management plans. Here are some considerations for fields that have not yet been treated.

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  Potential for frost damage in early emerged corn and soybeans

  Published on May 16, 2014
  Early morning temperatures on Friday, May 16, 2014, dipped dangerously low for emerged corn and soybeans in South Central Michigan.

• Choosing the right corn hybrid when planting is delayed

  Published on May 16, 2014
  Mid-season corn hybrids can provide similar yield punch of full-season hybrids.

• Nutrient use efficiency and effectiveness are not necessarily the same

  Published on May 16, 2014
  The goal of nutrient management should ideally be to achieve a balance between optimal nutrient use efficiency and optimal crop productivity.