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Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020
Published on May 28, 2020
Warm air from the south pushes tropical rainfall and armyworm moths into Michigan. -
Michigan State University researchers awarded NIFA grant to examine potential food safety benefits of genetically modified corn
Published on May 27, 2020
Felicia Wu and David Hennessy, faculty in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, have received USDA funding to study whether Bt corn has the ability to reduce aflatoxin, a toxin produced by corn mold. -
Central Michigan field crop update – May 21, 2020
Published on May 21, 2020
Cold, frost, rain…what’s next? -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 21, 2020
Published on May 21, 2020
High rainfall totals from this past week have put field work on hold, but warmer weather is on the way to get planted crops up and growing. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 14, 2020
Published on May 14, 2020
Cold weather appears to be behind us with warmer temperatures predicted for the rest of May. Now is the time to scout and determine the extent of injury that may have occurred during the recent freeze event. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 7, 2020
Published on May 7, 2020
Warmer and drier weather has given farmers the opportunity to prepare fields and plant, but the approaching cold snap should put a halt to spraying and planting operations. -
Early season weed control in corn
Published on April 30, 2020
Plan now for successful 2020 weed control in corn. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 17, 2020
Published on April 18, 2020
As field activities begin to heat up, temperatures are expected to cool down. Here are some things to consider for the agriculture community. -
Recording of webinar on managing corn and soybeans in on-farm storage is now available
Published on April 16, 2020
Challenging harvest conditions last fall led to on-farm grain storage with higher than normal moisture content. A recorded webinar is now available providing information for maximizing grain quality and minimizing health and safety risks. -
Introduction to cost of production and its uses part 2
Published on April 15, 2020
Part 2: Fixed costs