MSU Extension Dry Beans

News

• Will 2011 be a white mold year?

  Published on August 5, 2011
  Late July rains and wet soil conditions in some parts of Michigan have raised concerns about the potential of white mold outbreaks in dry bean fields.

• Agriculture in Michigan is amazing!

  Published on July 28, 2011
  Michigan’s farmers produce more than 200 food and fiber products and lead the nation in the production of 18 commodities.

• Deadline for 2009 disaster payments looms

  Published on July 24, 2011
  July 29, 2011 is the deadline for fruit, row crops, vegetable and other crop producers to sign up for 2009 SURE Disaster Program.

• Soil test to get the best

  Published on April 21, 2011
  Warm weather makes farmers think about planting, and soil testing can ensure plants get what they need to thrive.

• Manure testing shows true value

  Published on April 19, 2011
  Escalating fertilizer prices make it important to understand the true value of your manure. Proper manure sampling and testing is the best way to give correct nutrient credit to your fields.

• It’s a “Clean Sweep” of outdated, unused and unwanted pesticides

  Published on April 14, 2011
  Pesticide and mercury disposal in Michigan is safe, free and available at 18 sites throughout the state.

• Have a manure spill kit ready to go into action

  Published on April 12, 2011
  A manure spill kit is a must have tool for Michigan dairy and livestock producers.

• New farming opportunities

  Published on April 12, 2011
  Expanding locally grown food and organically produced food are two segments of the food industry that continue to see growth and consumer excitement.

• Lime is to pH as antacids are to heartburn

  Published on March 25, 2011
  Managing your pH is a simple way to start improving plant nutrient availability and increasing crop yield.

• Soil organic matter can decrease leaching potential of pesticides.

  Published on March 24, 2011
  Every chemical has a risk of moving through the soil profile, leaching and getting into groundwater. One variable that can minimize the risk of leaching is organic matter.