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Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 1, 2021

Published on July 1, 2021
Bust to boom…to bust? How rainfall in the last half of June has alleviated the drought situation in southern Michigan and what possible concerns the recent wet weather could bring to crop production.
Using a cover crop mix following wheat

Published on June 21, 2021
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on July 1, 2021, will feature Dean Baas discussing whether using a cover crop mixture following wheat is a good fit for your farm.
MSU Extension “barley” able to contain excitement about small grains for brewing and distilling field day

Published on June 18, 2021
In-person event at MSU W.K. Kellogg Biological Station to showcase small grains for brewing and distilling on June 25, 2021.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 17, 2021

Published on June 17, 2021
Upcoming cooler and wetter weather will be a welcome source of relief for crops that have been suffering from drought conditions and high evapotranspiration rates so far this season.
Pandemic Cover Crop Program offers crop insurance discounts – Deadline June 15

Published on June 7, 2021
The USDA Risk Management Agency’s Pandemic Cover Crop Program offers a discount of $5 per acre on a farmer’s 2021 crop insurance premium.
Water quality farming “The Bay Way”

Published on June 3, 2021
Learn how a farmer-to-farmer network aims to accelerate nutrient management adoption in the Saginaw River Watershed.
In-person small grains for brewing and distilling field day to highlight research at Kellogg Biological Station

Published on June 1, 2021
The W.K. Kellogg Biological Station will host an in-person small grains for brewing and distilling field day to showcase multiple variety and management trials on June 25, 2021.
Michigan vegetable crop report – May 19, 2021

Published on May 19, 2021
Cool-season crops, like lettuce, and warm-season crops, like squash, are now in the ground to different degrees on different farms.
Cover crops termination methods in Michigan

Published on May 7, 2021
Developing a termination method for cover crops is an integral part of the planning process to ensure there is no interference with your subsequent cash crop
Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 29, 2021

Published on April 29, 2021
Unusually dry conditions have provided needed opportunities to get field work done this spring, and upcoming rains may provide some relief needed to ward off drought impacts.