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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. -
Fungal infections of corn and management strategies
Published on February 3, 2023
Corn grain and silage often provide the dry matter content in a dairy ration. Fungi in corn causes rot, lost yields and can lead to an accumulation of mycotoxins. Learn best practices to minimize losses and risks caused by corn fungi and rot. -
Southeast Michigan Crop and Pest Management Update meeting on February 7
Published on January 17, 2023
The Crop and Pest Management Update in southeast Michigan will help growers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the 2023 growing season. -
54th annual Branch County Farmers Day to be held February 20, 2023
Published on January 12, 2023
MSU Extension will host educational programming in Coldwater, Michigan to continue the legacy of this long-standing outreach event.