News
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July/August corn water needs
Published on July 30, 2020
The water needs of corn peak in July and taper off in August as we near dent stage.
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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast to feature discussion on disease management with irrigation
Published on July 27, 2020
MSU’s Marty Chilvers and Lyndon Kelley will present on managing crop diseases under irrigation, with focus on corn tar spot, during the Aug. 6, 2020, Field Crops Virtual Breakfast.
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Million-dollar rain
Published on July 23, 2020
What is 1 inch of rainfall worth to irrigators at peak time of importance?
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MSU researcher finds new ways to support global crop production
Published on July 1, 2020
Ajit Srivastava develops solar technologies for drip irrigation systems and tractors powered by solar energy to help smallholder farmers in Burkina Faso increase crop production.
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Irrigation season: Start with inspections and repairs
Published on June 3, 2020
Running through a checklist of inspections and repairs for each irrigation system greatly improves the chance of being able to start irrigating the day the crop needs it.
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Specialty Crop Irrigation: A video alternative to educational meetings
Published on April 29, 2020
With the growing interest in vegetable production, whether a truck farm, an integrated local goods production program or a new alternative crop like hemp, irrigation is a major factor in success.
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2020 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast starting April 16
Published on April 2, 2020
The free Virtual Breakfast series helps growers and agribusinesses make informed decisions during the growing season.
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Irrigation update for specialty crop producers on March 17
Published on February 26, 2020
Specialty Crop Irrigation Meeting in southwest Michigan offers an irrigation update for fruit, vegetable and ornamental crop producers with an emphasis on rules, regulations, legal requirements and scheduling.
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Plan to attend the Michiana Irrigated Corn and Soybean Production Program
Published on February 5, 2020
Educational program to address issues related to irrigated corn and soybean production will be held Feb. 24, 2020, in Shipshewana, Indiana.
