News
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Late-season warmth helps with corn maturity
Published on September 25, 2018
September’s warm temperatures helped late planted corn in southwest Michigan to mature.
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End of season cornstalk nitrate test in a drought year
Published on September 12, 2018
The end of season cornstalk test is a useful diagnostic tool that provides an overall assessment of nitrogen fertilizer practices. The test has to be interpreted with caution in a drought year.
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New training available for agricultural board members
Published on September 7, 2018
Learn how to improve board management and impact and Nov. 9 workshop in East Lansing.
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Site-specific corn nitrogen management
Published on August 30, 2018
Research is seeking to improve corn nitrogen recommendations on a field-by-field basis.
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Make a plan for drought-stressed corn silage in 2018
Published on August 28, 2018
Hot, dry weather conditions can damage corn and have the potential for toxic levels of nitrates in corn silage.
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Winter beef cow diets utilizing corn stover can bridge the winter forage gap
Published on August 22, 2018
High hay price alternatives like corn stover can save on winter beef cow diets.
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Corn tar spot now confirmed in Allegan and Montcalm counties
Published on August 21, 2018
Tar spot is a potential issue for Michigan corn production.
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2018 field days scheduled for the Upper Peninsula
Published on August 16, 2018
Corn, soybean and potato field days will keep local farms up-to-date on best management practices.
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Identifying weed hosts for Asiatic garden beetles
Published on August 3, 2018
Identifying and managing Asiatic garden beetle weed hosts correctly to avoid field infestation.
