News
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Join the irrigated corn and soybean research field day in southwest Michigan
Published on July 15, 2019
Research efforts in irrigated corn and soybean production and pest management will be discussed at a field day in St. Joseph County on August 16, 2019.
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Irrigation provides option for nitrogen application following late wet spring
Published on July 2, 2019
Irrigators have options for managing nitrogen application in wet conditions and late-planted crops.
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Wet year irrigation decisions
Published on July 2, 2019
At some point, precipitation falls short of crop needs and the crop starts to deplete the soil moisture reserve, signaling the start of irrigation season.
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Industrial hemp webinar to focus on field production and irrigation topics
Published on June 13, 2019
A webinar focusing on a broad overview of industrial hemp and irrigation issues will take place June 24, 2019.
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Using soil moisture meters to compliment irrigation scheduling
Published on May 13, 2019
Soil moisture monitoring can be used as an irrigation management tool.
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Top production tips for irrigated corn production
Published on May 13, 2019
Follow these tips for trimming corn production costs while keeping yield potential high.
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Reducing irrigation costs
Published on May 13, 2019
Tips for reducing irrigation costs while keeping yields and returns up.
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Tar spot and irrigated corn: What we saw in 2018 and will it happen again?
Published on May 10, 2019
Based on the rapid spread last season, we anticipate there will be plenty of spores to go around in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana in 2019.
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Field Crops Virtual Breakfast sessions are back for the 2019 growing season
Published on April 11, 2019
The MSU Extension Field Crops Virtual Breakfast provides growers with on-time, on-task and on-target weather, crop and pest information.
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Adequate water supply is the heart of an irrigation system
Published on March 4, 2019
Irrigation investments start with securing an adequate water supply that meets the state legal requirements for large scale water use and minimal potential for conflict with neighbors or adverse resource impacts.
