News

Varisto: A new post-emergence herbicide pre-mixture for use in dry beans

Published on June 9, 2016
Raptor supplies for post-emergence applications in dry beans appear to be short this year. Varisto may be a good replacement.
West central Michigan field crop regional report – June 9, 2016

Published on June 9, 2016
Soils are becoming dry in central Michigan as scattered showers yield only small amounts of rain this week.
10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat

Published on June 8, 2016
Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event.
Supporting beneficial insects on your farm or garden

Published on June 7, 2016
MSU research has identified the best plants for supporting pollinators and natural enemies. At this Aug. 2 workshop, you can see the plants and learn how to use them on your farm or garden.
Crop scouting and…ticks?

Published on June 2, 2016
Suggestions for avoiding ticks when scouting crops in Michigan.
West central Michigan field crops regional report – June 2, 2016

Published on June 2, 2016
Scout winter wheat this week for stripe rust and monitor conditions for head scab infection.
Drones or unmanned aerial systems for use in commercial agriculture

Published on June 2, 2016
Horticulture and agronomic crop growers can learn the latest on drones or unmanned aerial systems from a series of eXtension webinars.
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 26, 2016

Published on May 26, 2016
Ten days of dry weather permitted dramatic progress in the field, but rain is needed.
New growing degree-day maps on Enviro-weather

Published on May 24, 2016
Interpreting the newly revised growing degree-day maps on MSU Enviro-weather.
Northeast Michigan field crop regional report – May 19, 2016

Published on May 19, 2016
Planting is in full swing as temperatures are on the rise and dry weather continues.