News
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Get RUP credits and ideas for the growing season with educational meetings in east Michigan
Published on January 3, 2020
Michigan State University Extension’s 2020 winter meetings offer updates on pest and crop management as well necessary information on new regulations.
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Final call to register for 2019 Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update
Published on December 5, 2019
The Integrated Crop and Pest Management Update on Dec. 18, 2019 will highlight new MSU pest management recommendations and year-end certification credits.
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Will leaving corn in the field to dry until late spring be a viable option?
Published on November 22, 2019
The key factor to consider in deciding whether to leave corn in the field until spring is to assess the risk of yield losses by leaving corn in the field.
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Stored grain management training available for farmers and commercial applicators
Published on November 21, 2019
Participants will learn on-farm grain storage tips and earn enough recertification credits to renew their private or commercial applicator fumigation standard without retesting.
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Farm Bill – It’s decision time
Published on November 18, 2019
MSU Extension and FSA to host meetings across the state.
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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast recordings are available for viewing online
Published on November 18, 2019
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast recordings cover topics on crop management, integrated pest management and soil and fertility management.
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Trouble controlling weeds? Submit seeds for herbicide resistance screening.
Published on October 23, 2019
Submit seeds to MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics to determine if herbicide resistance is impacting your farm.
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MSU resources to estimate corn maturity date and accurately determine corn growth stages as harvest approaches
Published on October 16, 2019
With the recent tough weather season for field crops, MSU Extension provides a variety of resources to help farmers estimate corn maturity and accurately determine corn growth stages as harvest approaches.
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Fall weed control reminders on late and prevent plant acres
Published on October 16, 2019
Recommendations for fall 2019 weed control that will set the stage for successful spring 2020 weed control
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Check your southern Michigan corn fields for tar spot, lodged corn and stalk strength now
Published on October 11, 2019
While many later planted corn fields may not suffer extreme yield losses, you should be monitoring all tar spot-infected fields for stalk strength.
