MSU Extension Dry Beans

News

• Yield monitor calibration procedure

  Published on September 29, 2016
  Accurate calibration yields accurate data. Take time to calibrate your yield monitor as you start harvest.

• Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – August 11, 2016

  Published on August 11, 2016
  A month of above-normal temperatures and almost no measurable precipitation has intensified moisture stress in most crops across northeast Michigan.

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  Western bean cutworm peak flight is occurring in dry beans

  Published on August 2, 2016
  Begin scouting central and northern Michigan dry beans for western bean cutworms.

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  Spider mite spraying in Michigan field crops: Brand new cheat sheet

  Published on August 1, 2016
  We’ve got perfect spider mite conditions due to this summer’s dry weather and the arrival of August. Irrigation can complicate decisions. Here are tips to get any sprays right.

• Central Michigan field crop regional report – July 29, 2016

  Published on July 29, 2016
  Rains bring some relief from drought-like conditions.

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  Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – July 14, 2016

  Published on July 14, 2016
  Several crops are entering the reproductive stages of development, which are critical for yield.

• Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – July 8, 2016

  Published on July 8, 2016
  Hot weather is expected to continue, but drought-stressed crops may get some relief.

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  Interseeding cover crops into standing cash crops

  Published on July 1, 2016
  Interseeding cover crops into a standing cash crop has several advantages over seeding after harvest, but management practices are critical to ensure successful establishment.

• State pesticide applicators certification exam now available online

  Published on June 29, 2016
  MDARD has partnered with the Metro Institute to offer computer-based testing for state pesticide certification exams.

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  Irrigation management: Measuring soil moisture and application uniformity

  Published on June 23, 2016
  Measure soil moisture and irrigation equipment output to ensure timely application of the right amount of water uniformly across your field.