MSU Extension Cover Crops

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  Western bean cutworm egg mass identification

  Published on July 23, 2019
  Use this two-page handout to help identify western bean cutworm egg masses and determine egg mass age and health.

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  Field crop insect issues will be discussed during next Field Crop Virtual Breakfast

  Published on July 22, 2019
  Join the MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on July 25 when Chris DiFonzo discusses field crop insect issues and management strategies.

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  Upcoming field days in southern Michigan

  Published on July 18, 2019
  Summer is in full swing and there are many opportunities for farm field days coming up in the Western Lake Erie Basin.

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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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  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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  Options for handling treated soybean seed (including as a cover crop)

  Published on June 27, 2019
  Before deciding how to handle treated soybean seed, weigh these options to inform your choice.

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  Livestock winter forage supplies may be short this year

  Published on June 27, 2019
  Hay carryover from last year is low, and with the current delayed hay harvest, that trend could continue, do not wait until you need the forage, make plans now!

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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.

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  Are we done planting in central Michigan?

  Published on June 19, 2019
  The unprecedented 2019 cool and wet planting season has many producers and agronomists looking for answers to questions we have not thought about before.

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  Delayed planting informational meeting scheduled for June 20 in Grand Rapids

  Published on June 19, 2019
  Join experts to discuss the current planting situation for corn and soybeans and possible options for producers.