News
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Effect of planting population on dry bean yield
Published on October 30, 2018
A 2018 study near Ubly, Michigan, looked at the effects of planting population on dry bean yield.
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Pesticide applicator recertification credits available before the end of the year
Published on October 4, 2018
Growers needing a few more credits in 2018 have until Dec. 31 to complete the online Desire to Learn IPM course.
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Central Michigan vegetable update – August 8, 2018
Published on August 8, 2018
These small frequent rain showers are keeping leaf surfaces wet for longer periods and are a concern from a plant disease standpoint.
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Western bean cutworm flight in central Michigan is up from recent seasons
Published on August 3, 2018
Dry bean growers should be aware of this increased flight, but don’t panic.
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Western bean cutworm nears peak flight in northeast Michigan
Published on August 1, 2018
Western bean cutworm numbers are the highest recorded in six years in the region.
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Sharpen as a dry bean harvest aid
Published on July 19, 2018
Sharpen is an effective harvest aid in dry beans, but has the potential to cause problems when dry beans follow dry beans.
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Central Michigan vegetable update – June 6, 2018
Published on June 6, 2018
Spring work is progressing in Michigan’s central region.
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Educational program offered to help manage challenges where forests and farms co-exist
Published on June 4, 2018
Forests and Farms event will help producers utilize their natural resources to maximize on-farm profitability.
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Don’t become another deadly statistic
Published on May 23, 2018
Farm safety is even more critical when employee numbers are down and farmers are asking more of everyone, even their children.
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Connect with MSU campus specialists each week via the MSUE Field Crops Virtual Breakfast
Published on May 4, 2018
The May 3, 2018, virtual breakfast is now online. Listen to an online recording or call in live, early on Thursday mornings.
