News
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Horseweed (marestail) control options in fallow prevent plant fields
Published on July 16, 2019
Weed control needs to be a priority in non-planted fields this summer to prevent future weed problems.
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Join the irrigated corn and soybean research field day in southwest Michigan
Published on July 15, 2019
Research efforts in irrigated corn and soybean production and pest management will be discussed at a field day in St. Joseph County on August 16, 2019.
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Learn how to calibrate your yield monitor
Published on July 12, 2019
Ag Innovation Day Session to focus on the importance of and methods to calibrate combine yield monitors.
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Using cover crops in preventative planted acres for forage and cover crop choices following wheat
Published on July 8, 2019
Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on July 18 as Dean Baas discusses how cover crops planted in preventative planted acres can be used as a forage and cover crop choices following wheat.
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Online tool estimates corn growth and development and projects when crop will mature
Published on July 3, 2019
The online Corn GDD Decision Support Tool can help growers understand the probability that a later planted field would be better suited for harvest as grain or corn silage.
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Navigating a Challenging Farm Economy
Published on July 2, 2019
A meeting on August 2nd, 2019 in Kalamazoo County will focus on helping farmers identify tools that can help them weather through the economic and production impacts faced this season.
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Update on corn and soybeans as cover crops following prevented planting
Published on June 28, 2019
Michigan State University Extension updates recommendations on using corn and soybeans as cover crops for prevented planting.
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Agronomic guidelines for late planted silage corn
Published on June 28, 2019
Management adjustments are needed when planting silage corn late in the growing season.
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Corn and soybeans as cover crops following prevented planting
Published on June 25, 2019
MSU Extension recognizes the use of corn and soybeans as cover crops for prevented planting.
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West central Michigan field crop update – June 21, 2019
Published on June 21, 2019
Progress is generally slow with a great deal of variability in crop condition and growth.
