News
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Preventing sidewall compaction in field crops
Published on May 9, 2019
The potential for sidewall compaction occurring during planting operations is high this spring and the following information will help you reduce this yield-limiting phenomenon.
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Targeting corn nitrogen strategies for improved resilience
Published on May 9, 2019
Volatile environmental conditions continue to challenge agricultural production.
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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
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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on May 2 focuses on corn and soybean planting tips
Published on April 25, 2019
The next Field Crop Virtual Breakfast features Manni Singh addressing corn and soybean planting for 2019. We will also present a short video on winter wheat stands this spring.
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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.
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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast focuses on early-season weed control
Published on April 18, 2019
MSU Extension’s Field Crop Virtual Breakfast kicks off the 2019 growing season April 25 with a discussion on early-season weed control with Christy Sprague.
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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.
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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.
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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast sessions are back for the 2019 growing season
Published on April 11, 2019
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast provides growers with on-time, on-task and on-target weather, crop and pest information.
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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.
