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Michigan’s Thumb area field crop regional report – May 7, 2015

Published on May 7, 2015
Planting remains in high gear for most of the Thumb region.
Central Michigan field crop regional report – May 7, 2015

Published on May 7, 2015
Planting is well ahead of normal in central Michigan.
West central Michigan field crop regional report – May 7, 2015

Published on May 7, 2015
Planting is advancing rapidly with generally good soil conditions.
Two new Enviro-weather stations added in Allegan and Haslett

Published on April 28, 2015
New and replacement MSU Enviro-weather stations brings station total to 75 within Michigan.
2015 Status of herbicide resistant weeds in Michigan

Published on April 24, 2015
Glyphosate and other herbicide-resistant weeds continue to spread across Michigan.
Phosphorus management is important to protect the Saginaw Bay

Published on April 20, 2015
Properly managing phosphorous involves multiple factors including conservation tillage, cover crops, filter strips and the “4R’s” of nutrient stewardship.
Crop response to daylength and its role in fertilizer applications

Published on March 30, 2015
Photoperiodism is the term given to a plant’s ability to respond to changing daylength. Knowing how your crop responds to daylength should influence how you apply fertilizer, especially nitrogen.
Upper Peninsula field and forage crop trial results shared with farmers

Published on February 26, 2015
Variety trials on agronomic crops of interest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula provided useful information.
Field crop webinar series scheduled for Monday evenings beginning February 23

Published on January 7, 2015
Free webinars on field crop production and pest management in 2015 will offer participants condensed highlights from winter MSU Extension programs.
Biological products available for late season white mold treatment

Published on October 8, 2014
Beneficial fungus is another tool to help growers combat a common fungal disease.