News
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Guidance for farmers on pandemic preparedness plans and the CHAMP tool
Published on September 18, 2020
Find answers to common questions about operational requirements specified by Michigan Executive Orders.
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Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening
Published on August 28, 2020
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.
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Is alfalfa autotoxicity the cause of your poor alfalfa stand?
Published on August 6, 2020
Join the MSU Extension Virtual Breakfast on Aug. 13, 2020, with Kim Cassida as she talks about the nuances of this problem.
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Potato leafhoppers are doing more harm than alfalfa growers may realize
Published on July 23, 2020
Hot, dry weather has led to high numbers of leafhoppers in 2020.
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Central Michigan field crop update – June 11, 2020
Published on June 11, 2020
Disaster relief resources are available.
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Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 4, 2020
Published on June 4, 2020
Warm and dry conditions this past week made way for good progress with field work. Weather will continue to be conducive through early next week.
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Severe grub damage spotted in northern Michigan grass hay field
Published on June 1, 2020
White grubs can cause extensive damage in grass hay fields as well as a handful of other field crops. Scouting is a critical first step for management.
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Central Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020
Published on May 28, 2020
Time to walk some fields.
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Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020
Published on May 28, 2020
Warm air from the south pushes tropical rainfall and armyworm moths into Michigan.
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Alternative forages discussed during Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 4
Published on May 28, 2020
Participants will get timely information on other potential forages from MSU forage specialist Kim Cassida and a weekly weather update from MSU agricultural meteorologist Jeff Andresen.
