News

Fall field crop update for Michigan’s Thumb region

Published on October 6, 2023
From east to west and north to south, crops look consistent and are highly variable with both excellent and poor yields being reported with lower prices forecasted.
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on September 14, 2023
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.
Waterlogging and the 2023 dry bean crop

Published on August 4, 2023
It has been a unique growing season due to precipitation challenges. The dry bean season started off very dry. However, so far in July we have received more rainfall than average.
Drought resources for Michigan farmers

Published on June 15, 2023
A look at options for managing drought in the short and long term.
MSU AgBioResearch, Extension to host research center field days this summer

Published on June 6, 2023
The public is invited to learn about research and programming that impact Michigan food and natural resources
Thomas Wenzel named farm manager at MSU Saginaw Valley Research and Extension Center

Published on May 4, 2023
SVREC hosts research and outreach efforts to support dry bean, sugarbeet, wheat, corn and soybean producers
Corn and soybean planting considerations

Published on April 13, 2023
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast participants will learn how to adjust planting decisions and practices based on soil and weather conditions and calendar dates.
Mild winter: A summary analysis of the winter of 2023

Published on March 30, 2023
An in-depth look at temperatures this winter and what it could mean for field crop production in 2023.
Dry bean anthracnose identification and management

Published on March 20, 2023
Common bean anthracnose is one of the most economically important diseases affecting yield. Early identification is integral to mitigating losses.
Mechanical seed coat damage in dry beans and its effect on end-use product quality

Published on March 16, 2023
Useful information for dry bean growers and processors to better understand mechanical seed coat damages and ways to prevent it.