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Support from Project GREEEN helps Enviroweather deliver needed information to Michigan growers
Published on March 27, 2024
For more than two decades, Enviroweather has provided real-time weather information to help make farming decisions — dealing with pests, plant development and natural resources management. -
New this year, MSU Extension holds a field crops scouting school
Published on March 26, 2024
This scouting school is designed for interns and entry level scouts to learn the basics of identification, walking patterns and scouting tools. -
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases. -
Southwest Michigan fruit update – March 26, 2024
Published on March 26, 2024
This is the first fruit scouting report of the 2024 season. -
Need tips to tackle field ruts? Tune into Field Crops Virtual Breakfast on March 28!
Published on March 21, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on March 28 for an engaging conversation on handling (and preventing) field ruts and compaction this upcoming season. -
Use GDDTracker to schedule applications to turfgrass
Published on March 21, 2024
Using growing degree days is a valuable tool for predicting pest outbreaks and scheduling applications. -
Cover Crop Termination Field Day to be hosted at the MSU Agronomy Farm
Published on March 21, 2024
Join Christy Sprague and Karen Renner April 24 for the latest recommendations on effective cover crop termination. -
Last but not least: Final session of the 2024 Field Crops Webinar series will cover weed management in forages
Published on March 19, 2024
Erin Burns, MSU weed specialist, and Kim Cassida, MSU forage specialist, to go over tips to grow weed-free forages in final session of the 2024 Field Crops Webinar Series. -
Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in spring
Published on March 15, 2024
When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in the spring? -
2024 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast kickoff to highlight early season weed control
Published on March 14, 2024
Spring is here and so is the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series! Join us March 21 for the best management recommendations to start your season off well.