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Southwest Michigan field crops update – April 14, 2022
Published on April 14, 2022
Some farmers were able to begin field operations this past week in between showers. The coming week should afford more opportunities to get fields prepped and planting underway. -
Making use of NDF digestibility analyses for dairy cattle diets
Published on March 10, 2022
Once you have a fiber digestibility number from the lab, how should you to put it to use? -
Forages, forests and livestock: Creating a synergistic system though silvopasture
Published on August 19, 2021
Silvopasture is managing forages, forests and livestock so none of the resources are managed to the detriment of the other. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Classic weather pattern for potato leafhopper outbreak is here
Published on June 2, 2021
Second cutting alfalfa should be scouted early after regrowth appears.