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Fall options to control johnsongrass
Published on November 1, 2023
Johnsongrass rhizomes are not very cold tolerant. Take advantage of Michigan winter temperatures to help reduce its population. -
Michigan pesticide applicator review sessions, recertifications credits, and testing options for winter 2023 through spring 2024
Published on October 19, 2023
Frequently asked questions about when and where pesticide applicators can earn education credits or take the certification exam. -
Fall field crop update for Michigan’s Thumb region
Published on October 6, 2023
From east to west and north to south, crops look consistent and are highly variable with both excellent and poor yields being reported with lower prices forecasted. -
Corn kernel moisture dry down rates across hybrids and planting time
Published on October 5, 2023
Kernel moisture dry down rate is higher for early planted corn hybrids, but with good weather conditions, dry down rate can be fairly high for late planted hybrids as well. -
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on September 14, 2023
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening. -
Corn growth and maturity response to variable weather conditions
Published on September 12, 2023
Uneven emergence and early season drought can prolong corn vegetative phase, delay maturity, and might impact grain yield and in-field moisture drydown. -
Risk of irrigation water on the road
Published on August 25, 2023
The risk associated with irrigation water on the road depends on the pressure and volume of water hitting the road and amount of traffic encountering it. -
Grain bin and manure pit safety
Published on July 21, 2023
Providing Michigan farm families with grain bin and manure pit safety education helps prevent fatalities on their farms. -
What if the Farm Bill PLC program had a declining price clause?
Published on July 14, 2023
A potential new option to increase support provided by the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program. -
July weather results in peak water use for most field crops
Published on July 12, 2023
Be prepared if rain falls short.