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Planning for effective fall weed control

Published on September 14, 2023
Join the final Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series event of the season on September 21 as Christy Sprague discusses fall weed control challenges and options.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 14, 2023

Published on September 14, 2023
Advanced corn and soybean fields are reaching physiological maturity this week. Knowing the potential in-field dry down rates will help farmers better plan for harvest timing and bin drying strategies.
Suspect herbicide resistance? Submit weed seeds for screening

Published on September 14, 2023
Collect weed seeds September-October to submit for herbicide resistance screening.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – September 7, 2023

Published on September 7, 2023
Corn and soybean crops that are more advanced are nearing the finish line to physiological maturity—will later plantings and longer-season maturity groups follow close behind or bump up against a killing frost this fall?
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 31, 2023

Published on August 31, 2023
Soybean and corn may be catching up from earlier-season hindered growth as we near peak grain accumulation in the most advanced fields.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 24, 2023

Published on August 24, 2023
Corn and soybean crops continue to thrive and are approaching the growth stage where water needs begin to decrease, but crop progress is widely varied throughout the region.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 17, 2023

Published on August 17, 2023
Tar spot in corn remains low but soybean diseases are becoming increasingly evident with the increased rain over the past month.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – August 10, 2023

Published on August 10, 2023
Corn and soybean crops look healthy and are advancing through reproductive stages, but some are concerned late-planted and long-season varieties/hybrids will not reach full maturity before first frost.
Making the most of low hay yields

Published on August 7, 2023
In need of more hay? Protect what you have first.
MSU Extension Beginner Grazing School - August 22-23

Published on August 1, 2023
A grazing school for beef, dairy and small ruminant producers will be held at the MSU Extension Lake City Research Center August 22 - 23, 2023.