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Planting dates and corn yield in Michigan
Published on May 18, 2023
When do planting delays hurt yield? Exploring USDA data and field trial results. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 11, 2023
Published on May 11, 2023
Ideal weather conditions helped soils dry out and allowed for a flush of planting and other field operations this past week. -
Growing nitrogen with legume cover crops
Published on May 10, 2023
Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for plant growth, but price fluctuations of fertilizers leave farmers looking for alternative solutions. Planting legumes as a cover crop can increase soil nitrogen and perhaps even reduce reliance on fertilizers. -
Can biological products substitute for fertilizer nutrients?
Published on May 5, 2023
Growers should be curious but also careful on how these products are tested prior to farm-wide implementation. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 20, 2023
Published on April 20, 2023
Continued warm and dry conditions this past week allowed for a high level of productivity, but colder weather for the remainder of April may cause some farmers to rethink plans for early planting this year. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 13, 2023
Published on April 13, 2023
Warm and dry conditions this past week have opened up an extended window for making burndown applications, manure applications, and tillage operations as soils have dried out. -
Which Michigan pesticide applicator certification do I need?
Published on April 13, 2023
Michigan pesticide applicator license requirements are typically straightforward in most agricultural settings, but it can be confusing to know which license is required under certain unique scenarios. -
Mild winter: A summary analysis of the winter of 2023
Published on March 30, 2023
An in-depth look at temperatures this winter and what it could mean for field crop production in 2023. -
Label mandated training in pesticides: Paraquat and dicamba
Published on March 29, 2023
Label mandated trainings are for specific active ingredients that are required by the EPA in addition to the restricted use pesticide certification. This information can be found on the label. -
MSU researchers identifying corn tar spot management strategies
Published on March 13, 2023
A team of MSU scientists is working with regional and national partners to mitigate damage from corn tar spot, a disease that can drastically reduce yields.