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Hunting female deer: A better population management strategy

Published on September 19, 2025
Most farmers enjoy the wildlife that resides on their farms. However, when deer numbers become extremely high, crop damage and the associated yield losses from deer are greater than many producers are willing to tolerate.
Kernel dry down insights for Michigan corn growers

Published on September 18, 2025
Weather during the growing season impacts corn phenological development and eventually kernel dry down rate and final harvest moisture.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 18, 2025

Published on September 18, 2025
This is the final southwest Michigan field crops update of the season as corn and soybeans are entering physiological maturity and drying down for harvest.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 11, 2025

Published on September 11, 2025
Seed corn harvest continues, and storage potato harvest started. Commercial corn started to hit black layer.
Thinking about collecting yield data with your combine?

Published on September 11, 2025
Farmers wanting to collect and manage yield data during harvest this fall should prepare early to get equipment ready and pathways cleared for data transfer and storage. This article will walk through important considerations for this process.
Is it time for the last irrigation?

Published on September 8, 2025
Crop stage, soil moisture and weather: the three pillars of your last irrigation decision.
Fall harvest safety tips

Published on September 5, 2025
Some common sense tips can help prevent injuries on the farm during harvest season.
Michigan State University Extension seeks input from pesticide applicators and agribusiness on new EPA regulations

Published on September 4, 2025
Please complete this brief survey to assist MSU Extension in identifying needs related to pesticide label changes, Bulletins Live! Two and the Endangered Species Act.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 4, 2025

Published on September 4, 2025
Seed corn harvest started and storage potato harvest will begin this week. Soybeans are progressing toward senescence, and corn is approaching black layer.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 28, 2025

Published on August 28, 2025
White mold and sudden death syndrome are starting to become visible in soybeans. Corn is approaching black layer.