MSU Extension Corn

• Michigan farmer participation needed for multi-state on-farm research survey

  Published on May 26, 2022
  Survey data collected from Michigan growers will help understand farmer perception of on-farm research.

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  2022 MSU Weed Tour is June 29

  Published on May 26, 2022
  Come join us to view the latest in corn and soybean weed control research.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 19, 2022

  Published on May 19, 2022
  Significant planting progress was made this past week in corn and soybean, but rain forecasted for the coming week will likely put the brakes on forward progress.

• Proper tractor tire pressure saves fuel and time

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Inflating tractor tires properly is an important way to save fuel and time during field operations.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 12, 2022

  Published on May 12, 2022
  With warm and dry conditions this past week, progress with field preparation and planting has increased significantly in south-central and southwest Michigan.

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  Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on May 19 will focus on side-dressing nitrogen recommendations for corn

  Published on May 11, 2022
  MSU soil fertility and nutrient management specialist Kurt Steinke will share recommendations for side-dressing corn on the May 19, 2022, Field Crops Virtual Breakfast.

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  Reducing sidewall compaction in field crops

  Published on May 5, 2022
  The potential for sidewall compaction occurring during planting operations is high this spring and the following information will help you reduce this yield-limiting phenomenon.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 5, 2022

  Published on May 5, 2022
  Planting progress continues to be hindered by persistent rainfall and wet soils, but warm and dry weather forecasted for next week will enable a surge in fieldwork and overwintering crop growth.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 28, 2022

  Published on April 28, 2022
  Although temperatures remain unseasonably cool, drier conditions have allowed a surge of fieldwork on lighter soils as planting season 2022 commences.

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  Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 21, 2022

  Published on April 21, 2022
  The recent wet weather and roller coaster temperatures will give way to cool and dry conditions for the remainder of April, giving growers their first extended opportunity to get fields prepped and planted.