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Is grain storage the weak link in your marketing plan?

Published on September 26, 2025
Navigating the challenge of bushels over bin space.
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.
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.
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.
New EPA tool helps growers comply with pesticide runoff and drift mitigation requirements related to the Endangered Species Act

Published on August 27, 2025
Growers and pesticide applicators working to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Endangered Species Act requirements now have a new tool at their disposal.
Will an improved ARC-CO program pay more often?

Published on August 19, 2025
ARC-CO will eventually consider extreme market conditions, but support may not arrive until several years later.
Southern rust an occasional threat to Michigan corn

Published on August 14, 2025
Southern rust, common in southern states, thrives in warm, humid weather and spreads via spores from the south. Hybrid susceptibility matters, but Michigan hybrids are not frequently screened for resistance. Learn more about identification and management.