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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.
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.
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.
Cover crop termination timing to help manage soil moisture

Published on April 19, 2021
Timing of cover crop termination can have significant benefits in wet and dry springs.
Updated cover crop termination publication available for 2021

Published on April 16, 2021
Evaluate your cover crop termination strategy with this updated for 2021 publication.
What are my options when renewing my pesticide certification?

Published on April 15, 2021
Pesticide applicators can now take their certification exam remotely.
Fall harvest conditions left a mixed bag of challenges in southwest Michigan fields

Published on March 18, 2021
Late harvest during wet conditions left ruts in some fields in 2020. Waiting for dry conditions to fix them may be beneficial, but don’t overlook the value of wheat and deep rooted cover crops to help remediate compaction.
Farms with no employees can still benefit from the Paycheck Protection Program

Published on March 6, 2021
Self-employed farmers can apply for PPP loan funds based on their 2020 gross income. Application deadline is March 31.
Status of Michigan’s overwintering 2021 wheat crop

Published on March 1, 2021
Even though air temperatures dropped to as low as -18 degrees Fahrenheit in February, the wheat crop around the state is still in excellent condition.