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Southwest Michigan field crops update – May 16, 2024

Published on May 16, 2024
Storm cleanup and pivot repairs continue from last week. Frequent precipitation slows field work. Wheat hits Feekes 10.5.
Planning for the unexpected

Published on May 1, 2024
Knowing your context is important on your farm. But what happens when your context changes unexpectedly? No matter how well you plan, make goals, or manage your farm you will experience unexpected weather events.
The basics of lagoons and anaerobic digester clean out

Published on April 25, 2024
Advice for sampling and cleanout for lagoons and anaerobic digesters and safety considerations.
Terminating cereal rye to prevent yield loss in corn and soybeans

Published on April 18, 2024
Clearing up the confusion about when to terminate cereal rye in corn and soybean.
Making customer connections in cover crops: Join the cover crop service provider directory

Published on April 1, 2024
Developing a resource for landowners in Michigan to easily access cover crop seed and service providers.
Cover crop use in Michigan, reflecting on the 2022 Census of Agriculture

Published on March 13, 2024
The 2022 Census of Agriculture results reveal latest trends in cover crop use in Michigan.
What you need to know about EPA's Bulletins Live! Two

Published on February 23, 2024
How to create up to date "Bulletins Live! Two" based on EPA's Pesticide Use Limitation Area for your field locations.
New MSU Extension field crops educator in southwest Michigan

Published on February 9, 2024
Nicolle Ritchie has a strong background in integrated pest management and is passionate about managing pest resistance and improving soil health.
Controlling erosion with cover crops

Published on February 9, 2024
Stop losing your most valuable asset. Plant cover crops.
MSU Extension Field Crops Webinar Series begins February 2024

Published on January 10, 2024
The Field Crops Webinar Series will again be offered February through March to help growers and agribusiness professionals prepare for the 2024 growing season.