MSU Extension Agriculture

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• Where can growers find the special 24 (c) label for using Bravo WeatherStik past shucksplit?

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Growers need to take an extra step to go online to the farmassist.com website to obtain an indemnified label for using Bravo WeatherStik past shucksplit.

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bovine Tuberculosis

  Published on May 31, 2013
  The diagnosis of four herds infected with bovine Tuberculosis in the first 5 months of 2013 is an reminder that all Michigan dairy and beef cattle producers should understand what they can do to reduce the risk of disease in their herd.

• Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 30, 2013

  Published on May 31, 2013
  More of the same brings frustrations for the central Michigan region.

• Michigan chestnut update – May 31, 2013

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Warmer days and rainfall over the past week caused significant leaf expansion in chestnuts, particularly further north along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Growers should be preparing for the arrival of potato leafhoppers this week.

• Consider cover crops to improve soil for prevented planting situations

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Persistent and heavy rains in Michigan this spring have delayed planting in many areas, causing some farmers to considering “prevented planting fields.”

• Potato leafhoppers likely to arrive in chestnut orchards soon

  Published on May 31, 2013
  With the stormy weather the last few days and more in the forecast, potato leafhoppers are likely to arrive in Michigan soon. Chestnut growers should be scouting to detect their arrival.

• Rainy spring weather may lead to more leaf spot pathogens in the nursery

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Above normal rainfall across west Michigan reminds nursery growers to scout for bacterial and fungal leaf spots on nursery stock. Learn the symptoms and management strategies for both pathogens.

• Management tips for late-planted soybeans

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Understanding the current management recommendations for late–planted soybeans and when they should be implemented will help producers reduce costs and maintain yield potential.

• Pine, spruce or fir: Getting to know Michigan evergreen trees

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Be a smart gardener and learn how to identify pine, spruce and fir trees.

• Protect swine herds from PED with proper biosecurity protocols

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Washing, disinfection and drying of transportation vehicles returning from processing plants is highly suggested.