News
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Make a plan for drought-stressed corn silage in 2018
Published on August 28, 2018
Hot, dry weather conditions can damage corn and have the potential for toxic levels of nitrates in corn silage. -
Winter beef cow diets utilizing corn stover can bridge the winter forage gap
Published on August 22, 2018
High hay price alternatives like corn stover can save on winter beef cow diets. -
2018 field days scheduled for the Upper Peninsula
Published on August 16, 2018
Corn, soybean and potato field days will keep local farms up-to-date on best management practices. -
Alfalfa nurse crop yields compared
Published on August 9, 2018
Yields of various nurse crops and seeding rates show significant differences. Impact on alfalfa stand remains to be measured. -
When should I harvest my small grain forage?
Published on July 3, 2018
Decide what balance you need between yield and quality, then watch those peas-and-oats (or other small grain forages) closely to harvest them at the desired growth stage. -
Emergency forages – Part 1: Sudangrass, sorghum and hybrids
Published on June 21, 2018
Several options exist for Michigan farmers to make up for forage lost to severe spring weather. -
Emergency forages – Part 3: Utilizing summer annual forage crops
Published on June 21, 2018
Plan carefully for successfully producing and utilizing emergency summer annual forages. -
Emergency forages – Part 2: Millets
Published on June 21, 2018
Millets are an option when planting late to make up for spring-damaged forage crops. -
Southwest Michigan field crop update – June 12, 2018
Published on June 12, 2018
Heavy downpours have brought fieldwork to an abrupt end. We continue to have weed control challenges. -
Educational program offered to help manage challenges where forests and farms co-exist
Published on June 4, 2018
Forests and Farms event will help producers utilize their natural resources to maximize on-farm profitability.