News
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Tar spot and irrigated corn: What we saw in 2018 and will it happen again?
Published on May 10, 2019
Based on the rapid spread last season, we anticipate there will be plenty of spores to go around in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana in 2019. -
European corn borer resistance confirmed to Cry1F Bt corn
Published on May 10, 2019
This is the first case of European corn borer resistance to any type of Bt corn. Watch out for and report unexpected corn borer damage in any type of Bt field and follow these recommendations. -
Targeting corn nitrogen strategies for improved resilience
Published on May 9, 2019
Volatile environmental conditions continue to challenge agricultural production. -
Tar spot of corn: A new disease for North America
Published on May 1, 2019
A new disease is slowly making their appearance in North America -
High sandhill crane populations? Don’t overlook planter box treatment with Avipel.
Published on April 18, 2019
Consider using the powder formulation of Avipel seed treatment for last-minute application in the planter box if you are dealing with a large sandhill crane population. -
Benchmarking cornstalk nitrogen, soil phosphorus and health attributes on diverse cropping systems
Published on April 15, 2019
Michigan State University Extension is seeking cooperating farmers in sampling 85-100 corn fields throughout Michigan looking at end of season cornstalk nitrogen and soil health characteristics in 2019-2021. -
Stand uniformity: Planter tips that can impact seed placement and planting depth
Published on April 12, 2019
Checking your planter over for some of these basic things can help your machine to plant more uniformly. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 10, 2019
Published on April 10, 2019
The late winter, early spring weather in 2019 has been quite variable. -
Corn nitrogen guidelines and focusing on the right rate
Published on April 4, 2019
Optimal nitrogen rates are not closely related to grain yield. -
Sandhill crane crop damage program offered April 18 in Escanaba
Published on March 27, 2019
Learn about managing sandhill cranes, participate in Avipel crane repellent on-farm demonstration and receive free product and resources.