News
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Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 2, 2020
Published on July 2, 2020
Summer has definitely arrived and the hot and dry weather is expected to advance, and in many cases stress, crop growth and development.
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Combating corn tar spot
Published on July 1, 2020
MSU field crops pathologist Martin Chilvers examines management strategies, impacts for emerging plant disease
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Tar spot in the spotlight
Published on July 1, 2020
Learn more about corn tar spot and its recent history in Michigan, the 2020 outlook and management options.
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Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 25, 2020
Published on June 25, 2020
Cooler temperatures and ample rainfall this week will give way to hot and dry conditions for the rest of June, accelerating crop growth.
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First true armyworm outbreak in wheat since 2010
Published on June 24, 2020
Fields with high levels of armyworm pressure could still yield 50% to 60% of their full potential.
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Corn injury from preemergence residual herbicides in 2020 MSU corn herbicide trials
Published on June 23, 2020
Check out the Michigan State University corn herbicide trials on your computer, cell phone or tablet.
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Calculation for specialty crop Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) payment
Published on June 19, 2020
Learn how to calculate CFAP payments for specialty crops grown at your farm.
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Central Michigan field crop update – June 11, 2020
Published on June 11, 2020
Disaster relief resources are available.
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Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 4, 2020
Published on June 4, 2020
Warm and dry conditions this past week made way for good progress with field work. Weather will continue to be conducive through early next week.
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Irrigation management to reduce cost and foliar disease
Published on June 1, 2020
Understanding the disease triangle, water management and leaf wetness influence on foliar disease, when to apply a fungicide, and a review of what we’ve learned so far on how to best manage tar spot.
