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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.
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.
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.