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Irrigation during peak crop water use

Published on August 1, 2024
Strategic irrigation during critical reproductive stages of corn and soybeans is essential to meet increasing water needs and optimize yield potential.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 25, 2024

Published on July 25, 2024
A week of dry weather led to wheat harvest, straw and hay baling and movement by gravity and evaporation of standing water pooled in fields. Late blight was found in potatoes in southeastern St. Joseph County.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 18, 2024

Published on July 25, 2024
More rainfall this week left fields and crops saturated, which affected field work. Most soybeans and corn throughout the region are in or entering reproductive stages.
Getting the most out of your post-wheat cover crops on Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series

Published on July 23, 2024
Brook Wilke from the Kellogg Biological Station will talk cover crops on the Aug. 1 Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series.
Scheduling tools help irrigators get the most out of rainfall

Published on July 22, 2024
Michigan and Indiana will often get rainfall in late June and early July to the extent it will refill the root zone for corn and soybeans.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with tips to improve your grainy photos

Published on July 19, 2024
Taking good pictures is essential for correct pest identification. Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on August 8 to learn how to take photos that allow experts to better identify pests and weeds.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with mid-season hot topics

Published on July 15, 2024
You’ve got a question? The MSU Extension field crops team has answers! Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 25 for mid-season hot topics.
Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series continues with tar spot and white mold recommendations

Published on July 11, 2024
The Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 18 will feature MSU Extension field crop pathologist Marty Chilvers discussing tar spot and white mold management considerations.
Southwest Michigan field crops update – July 11, 2024

Published on July 11, 2024
Large rainfall accumulations halted fieldwork and resulted in standing water in many fields. Most soybeans reached reproductive stages, and low levels of tar spot were confirmed in Branch County.
Wild weather for hay - The effects of weather on forage harvest

Published on July 8, 2024
Join the Field Crops Virtual Breakfast Series on July 11 when Kim Cassida, MSU Extension forage and cover crops specialist will discuss how weather can impact the hay harvest.