MSU Extension Forages

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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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  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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  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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  Central Michigan field crop update – May 28, 2020

  Published on May 28, 2020
  Time to walk some fields.

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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.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 21, 2020

  Published on May 21, 2020
  High rainfall totals from this past week have put field work on hold, but warmer weather is on the way to get planted crops up and growing.

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  Southwest Michigan field crop update – May 14, 2020

  Published on May 14, 2020
  Cold weather appears to be behind us with warmer temperatures predicted for the rest of May. Now is the time to scout and determine the extent of injury that may have occurred during the recent freeze event.

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  Using the sorghum family as both cover crop and forage

  Published on April 8, 2020
  A new cover crop video explores how dual-purpose use for sorghum cover crops can benefit both soil health and livestock.