News
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Clay soil moisture monitoring project explores farmer’s efforts to improve drainage
Published on November 5, 2019
This season-long demonstration project compared results of surface drains, deep tillage and field tile on Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula farms.
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Recommendations for a late soybean harvest
Published on November 5, 2019
Overcome the challenges associated with a late soybean harvest.
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7 Things to know about samurai wasps, a natural enemy of brown marmorated stink bugs
Published on November 4, 2019
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) is controlled in its home region of Asia by samurai wasps. The wasps are now found in the United States and could help control BMSB in Michigan.
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Farm stress emphasis at 2019 Great Lakes EXPO
Published on November 4, 2019
High input costs, low prices and variable weather have increased farm related stress. To aid farmers, the 2019 Great Lakes Fruit, Vegetable & Farm Market EXPO will have a daylong workshop to identify and deal with stress-related issues.
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Frosted sorghum and sudangrass pasture poses prussic acid poisoning risk
Published on October 29, 2019
Sorghum-family plants can contain prussic acid that is potentially lethal to livestock.
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2020 Drainage Workshop to teach drainage concepts and design
Published on October 25, 2019
Learn about drainage concepts and how to design drainage systems with crop production and water quality in mind on Feb. 12-13, 2020, in East Lansing, Michigan.
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Trouble controlling weeds? Submit seeds for herbicide resistance screening.
Published on October 23, 2019
Submit seeds to MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics to determine if herbicide resistance is impacting your farm.
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Interactive social media workshop emphasizes methods to grow your social media presence
Published on October 22, 2019
Register for an interactive workshop emphasizing social media 101, top 10 best practices and mastering your return on investment from social media for new to advanced growers and business owners.
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Reducing soybean harvest losses when plants are short and podded low
Published on October 21, 2019
Learn how to adjust and operate your combines when harvesting short soybean plants that are podded low to the ground.
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Pesticide manual review classes offered in southeast Michigan in 2020
Published on October 17, 2019
Participants can prepare for the pesticide applicator certification exam by attending one of the optional review classes scheduled in multiple counties in southeast Michigan.
