MSU Extension Dry Beans

News

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  Bacterial blight of dry beans in Michigan

  Published on March 21, 2014
  Where it comes from, how to spot it, and what to do about bacterial blight on dry beans.

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  Rotating sites of action to post-pone or prevent herbicide resistance

  Published on March 2, 2014
  MSU pest management meeting surveys reveal that Michigan field crop growers are committed to rotating sites of action to post-pone or prevent herbicide resistance.

• Tillage practices have a direct correlation to soil health

  Published on February 9, 2014
  Farmers have a direct impact on soil quality through many of their field practices, including tillage.

• Integrated pest management can save money

  Published on January 22, 2014
  Looking for ways to save money on pest management? Review the integrated pest management (IPM) program on your farm to see that it is being utilized to the fullest.

• Kids back on the farm? Sign them up for the 2014 Integrated Pest Management Academy

  Published on January 9, 2014
  Do you have a farm employee who could brush up on their pest management skills? Register now to ensure their spot at this pioneering workshop designed to serve specialty crop, field crop and landscape professionals.

• Dependable information for beginning farmers – where can it be found?

  Published on December 30, 2013
  Research-based information sources are a good place to start.

• Farm land rental rates need adjustment in Michigan’s Thumb

  Published on December 27, 2013
  Some land rental rates must be adjusted for farm operators in the Michigan’s Thumb.

• Integrated pest management webinars now available on demand

  Published on November 1, 2013
  MSU Extension is now offering Integrated Pest Management Academy Online, a series of online prerecorded webinars. Commercial and private core pesticide recertification credits are available for Michigan applicators.

• Dry bean harvest nearly in the bag

  Published on October 10, 2013
  Growers have been busy bringing in their harvest of dry edible beans, a traditional Michigan crop.

• East central Michigan field crops regional report – September 5, 2013

  Published on September 5, 2013
  Crop conditions continue to be variable throughout the region. Early planted crops are nearing maturity. Late planted crops have a long way to go.