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Late-season alfalfa management topic of Aug. 12 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast
Published on August 5, 2021
Alfalfa producers face critical decisions about fertility management and the timing of their last alfalfa cutting -
Managing perennial pastures to withstand drought
Published on June 24, 2021
Plan ahead to ensure grazing lasts as long as possible. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 17, 2021
Published on June 17, 2021
Upcoming cooler and wetter weather will be a welcome source of relief for crops that have been suffering from drought conditions and high evapotranspiration rates so far this season. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 10, 2021
Published on June 10, 2021
Rain showers this week were beneficial for those fortunate enough to be underneath one, but more dry weather in the forecast is unwelcome news for moving crops through early vegetative stages. -
Southeast Michigan field crops update – June 10, 2021
Published on June 10, 2021
The Twilight Field Crop Day will be June 23 at Monroe County Community College from 6 to 8:30 p.m. -
2021 a challenging year for forages topic for June 17 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast
Published on June 8, 2021
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on June 17, 2021, will feature MSU Extension forage specialist Kim Cassida discussing current challenges for forage production imposed by drought, high grain prices and other factors. -
Forage alternatives for livestock in drought years
Published on June 4, 2021
Offering solutions to help stretch limited forage supplies and budgets when the weather isn’t cooperating. -
Southeast Michigan field crops update – June 3, 2021
Published on June 3, 2021
The Michigan Wheat Program's 2021 summer field day will be Wednesday, June 9, from 8 to 10 a.m. -
Southwest Michigan field crops update – June 3, 2021
Published on June 3, 2021
Row crop development remains strong but concerns over dry conditions in the foreseeable future persist. -
Classic weather pattern for potato leafhopper outbreak is here
Published on June 2, 2021
Second cutting alfalfa should be scouted early after regrowth appears.
